Suspect sought in Oliver, B.C., road rage incident

Oliver RCMP are searching for an alleged road rage suspect following a frightening incident for another driver in the South Okanagan last week.

RCMP say the victim driver was travelling southbound on Highway 97 near the Vaseux Lake rest area on Feb. 7 before 6 p.m. when they were tail-gated by a dark coloured pick-up truck.

The driver pulled over to the side of the road on Tucelnuit Drive to allow the tail-gating driver to pass.

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Police say that’s when the suspect driver also pulled over, got out of his vehicle and yelled at the victim driver, before allegedly kicking the victim’s vehicle.

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The suspect driver got back into his truck and drove away, police said.

The suspect is described as: Caucasian, male, mid-’40s, short, stocky build, with dark coloured hair and facial hair, with a “smoker’s” voice.

If anyone has information on this incident, they’re encouraged to contact the Oliver RCMP, 250-498-3422, or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).