UPDATE Aug. 18
Vernon Matters reached out to RCMP for more information on the incident, such as the age and gender of the victim, but Corporal Tania Finn, media relations officer, said “RCMP will not be releasing any further information regarding this incident.”
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UPDATE 6:43 p.m.
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP have confirmed a pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle on the highway through Vernon.
“On August 14 at approximately 3:43 pm, a pedestrian was struck while J-walking near the intersection of Highway 97 (32nd Street) and 30th Ave. Vernon. RCMP Collision Analysts and the BC Coroners Service are currently on scene at this time,” said Cpl. Tania Finn, media relations officer.
Finn said as the investigation into the incident is ongoing, no further information will be released.
The incident has impacted traffic on Highway 97. For updates on road delays visit www.drivebc.ca.
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Original story 5:40 p.m.
Traffic is moving slowly on the highway through Vernon after a serious incident.
A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the 3000 block of 32nd Street (Highway 97) around 3:40 p.m. Friday (Aug. 14).
“Traffic has been reduced to single lane both north and southbound. If possible, motorists should use an alternative route to travel north-south. RCMP are still on scene and are investigating,” said Christy Poirier, communications manager with the City of Vernon.
Vernon Matters has reached out to BC Emergency Health Services and the RCMP for more details.
