Update
The victim has been identified on social media as 52 year old Darin Des Roches of Vernon.
A two vehicle crash in Vernon turned fatal over the long weekend.
Police say a westbound truck allegedly crossed the centre line on Highway 6 near Waddington Drive around 5 p.m. Sunday and collided head-on with an eastbound vehicle.
“The driver of the truck was transported to the nearest medical facility with minor injuries while the other driver and sole occupant of the car died as a result of their injuries,” says Cst. Kelly Brett.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation
“The outcome of this collision was a tragic one and the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP send their condolences to all those affected,” says Brett. “Unfortunately long weekends often see an increase in vehicle collisions due to the increase in motorist using the roads and highways. The RCMP urge motorists to stay alert, drive using the posted speed limits and to allow enough time for your travel plans.”
Both vehicles sustained major damage and the highway was closed for several hours for site work and the investigation.
