Serious collision on Highway 97 at Commonwealth Rd

Kelowna

2024-07-14 17:20 PDT

File # 2024-39634

Kelowna RCMP are investigating a collision at the intersection of Highway 97 and Commonwealth Rd that occurred July 14, 2024 at approximately 2:15 p.m., involving a motorcycle and an SUV.

The individual from the motorcycle has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries. This portion of the highway remains closed while RCMP analysts are on scene, however may soon reopen with alternating traffic or single lane in both directions.

The driver of the SUV is currently under investigation for a criminal offence, no other details will be released at this time.

Anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has dash camera video is asked to phone the RCMP and reference police file number 2024-39634.

Released by:

Cpl. Michael Gauthier
NCO i/c Media Relations Unit
Kelowna RCMP
1190 Richter Street Kelowna BC V1Y 2K7
Office: 250-762-3300
Fax: 250-470-6309

Email: kelowna_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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