Get the Top, Local stories delivered to your inbox! Click here to join the daily Vernon Matters newsletter.
Stock photo (Image Credit: RCMP)
By Liam Verster
Hwy 97 Collision

Kelowna RCMP cleared in February crash

Jun 3, 2026 | 1:39 PM

BC’s police watchdog has cleared RCMP in a case involving a significant crash in Kelowna.

At around 12:01 a.m. February 9, 2026, a Kelowna RCMP officer on patrol spotted a Ford F-150 pickup travelling on Highway 97 near Sexsmith Road.

The truck had an incorrect license plate and the officer attempted a traffic stop, but the truck ultimately fled police.

Shortly after, the F-150 collided with a Mercedes Benz near the intersection of Hwy 97 N and Commercial Drive.

The driver of the pickup fled the scene on foot but was later located and arrested.

Plan Needs Revising
Developer of Commonage property going back to the drawing board
Jun 02, 2026
Municipal Election
Local business owner to run for Vernon City Council
Jun 02, 2026
Commonage Development
Controversial housing development project not going ahead in Vernon
Jun 02, 2026

A woman in the Mercedes was injured in the collision, and the Independent Investigations Office was tasked with looking into the case.

The IIO has since reviewed medical evidence and determined the woman’s injuries did not meet the threshold of serious harm, and the case had been closed.

by Liam Verster
View Comments

Other Matters

Class-action
Penticton joins suit over PFAS 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Penticton is joining British Columbia's national class-action lawsuit targeting manufacturers of so-called "forever chemicals" found in drinking water systems.The province launched the case in 2024 against producers of PFAS, a group of chemicals used in products such as non-stick cookware, cleaning supplies a...
20m ago
Read More
Jury sees graphic photos of victim in B.C. murder trial
KAMLOOPS - The judge in the B.C. Supreme Court murder trial of Vitali Stefanski warned jury members to prepare for graphic evidence as they were shown photos of the body of his ex-wife, found off a forest road in 2024. Justice Bradford Smith told the j...
48m ago
Read More
Hwy 97 Collision
Kelowna RCMP cleared in February crash
BC's police watchdog has cleared RCMP in a case involving a significant crash in Kelowna.At around 12:01 a.m. February 9, 2026, a Kelowna RCMP officer on patrol spotted a Ford F-150 pickup travelling on Highway 97 near Sexsmith Road.The truck had an incorrect license plate and the officer attempted a traffic stop, but ...
1h ago
Read More
$40K Grant
Funding boost to help make Enderby more accessible
Three key amenities in Enderby are getting accessibility upgrades.The North Okanagan city was named a recipient of a $40,000 grant through the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program, an initiative led by Rick Hansen Foundation in partnership with RBC and the RBC Foundation.The money will be used to install automatic door op...
2h ago
Read More
Pacific Frost uniforms
B.C Lions new look
The BC Lions have unveiled their new "Pacific Frost" uniforms for the 2026 CFL season, a sharp white road design with silver helmets and bold orange accents.They debut in the season opener next Saturday in Saskatchewan.Kelowna's Apple Bowl will then host two regular season games on June 27 and July 4 against...
3h ago
Read More
Twitch Marathon
Streamer raises over $8,500 for hospice
A local content creator hopped online to support end-of-life care in the community.Levi Meyers, along with his wife Esme and a couple close friends, held a 12-hour Twitch streaming marathon for the North Okanagan Hospice Society (NOHS).The marathon, held on May 23, raised $8,565, with every dollar going to the organiza...
4h ago
Read More
Highest Risk
Kelowna tops Canada's 2026 wildfire risk rankings under new federal forecasting model
Kelowna has been ranked the highest wildfire-risk city in Canada for 2026, according to a new national analysis based on Natural Resources Canada's upgraded wildfire forecasting system.The study, produced using the updated Canadian Wildland Fire Information System, places Kelowna at the top of its Wildfire Risk Index w...
4h ago
Read More
Hospice Society Supports
Fundraising for annual Dancing with the Vernon Stars
The North Okanagan Hospice Society's biggest fundraiser of the year is underway.Ten teams participating in Dancing with the Vernon Stars have started their fundraising for the agency that provides end-of-life care services and programs for people in the community."We are so excited to welcome this year's teams and...
9h ago
Read More
growth
Industrial development set for North End street in Kelowna
More industrial development is expected in the North End of the City with council's support for a change in zoning at Waldie Court.That street - near Clement and Gordon - has some residential properties on it and about 40 per cent of the hilly terrain there does allow for further development.The city says the land can ...
22h ago
Read More

What Matters

Plan Needs Revising
Developer of Commonage property going back to the drawing board
Jun 02, 2026
Municipal Election
Local business owner to run for Vernon City Council
Jun 02, 2026
Commonage Development
Controversial housing development project not going ahead in Vernon
Jun 02, 2026
Suffering a Mental Disorder
Not criminally responsible verdict determined in Vernon murder case
Jun 01, 2026
"My name is Amanda, Call 911"
Police investigating mysterious call for help near Cherryville
May 30, 2026