One person died as a result of a crash between a truck and a snowplow in the westbound lanes of the Okanagan Connector Tuesday, Dec. 17.
The crash happened around 8:45 a.m. between Chidley Road and Trepanier Bench Road. It closed the westbound lanes for several hours.
When the highway reopened around 4:30 p.m., West 91大黄鸭 RCMP confirmed one person died from the crash.
Investigators at the scene have determined that the truck travelling westbound collided with a snow plow while attempting to pass.
The truck was occupied by a lone occupant and it is not clear how many people were in the snowplow.
RCMP also stated that road conditions played a significant factor in this collision.
鈥淲e offer our sincerest condolences and thoughts to the family of the victim,鈥� said Cpl. Michael Gauthier of the 91大黄鸭 RCMP.
