A North Okanagan pedestrian died on Canada Day, say police, after being struck by a vehicle.
The collision happened on Saturday, July 1 at around noon, near the intersection of Highway 97A and Canyon Road in Enderby, B.C.
“Frontline officers, along with personnel from the B.C. Ambulance Service, attended the scene of the crash,” said Vernon North Okanagan RCMP.
“And despite the efforts of bystanders and the B.C. Ambulance Service, the 62-year-old man succumbed to his injuries on scene.”
Police say the victim was from Enderby, adding their initial investigation suggests the northbound vehicle struck him at a marked crosswalk.
“The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, a 60-year old-man from Vernon, remained on scene and was cooperative with investigators,” said the RCMP.
Highway 97A was closed in both directions while police investigated.
“The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP offer our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased,” said Cpl. Tania Finn.
On Wednesday, B.C. Highway Patrol issued a statement saying they’re investigating the incident.
“(The) initial investigation has revealed that a lone male was attempting to cross at a lighted, marked crosswalk at Highway 97A and Canyon Road when he was struck by a Subaru Impreza,” said BCHP.
“Tragically, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.”
Anyone who may have information or dashcam video of the collision is asked to contact the B.C. Highway Patrol in Kelowna at 250-491-5354 and reference file 2023-2750.
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