Driver escapes truck after losing control into Okanagan Lake

The incident happened around 6:30 Wednesday night, Oct. 11

Jordy Cunningham
Oct 12, 2023 9:30 AM Oct 12, 2023 9:31 AM

web1_rcmp_1 — The West Kelowna RCMP attended the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 in Peachland on Wednesday, Oct. 11. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

A blown tire led to a crash in Peachland, sending one vehicle into Okanagan Lake.

Around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, the West Kelowna RCMP attended the scene where a black Dodge truck travelling westbound on Highway 97 blew a tire, causing the driver to lose control and hit a GMC Yukon in the oncoming lane.

The truck struck the vehicle but continued to move off the highway, landing upright in Okanagan Lake. The driver was able to break the window and get himself out of the truck. They then waited for emergency services to arrive.

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Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage is to contact the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-2880 with the file number 2023-61004.

About the Author: Jordy Cunningham

Hailing from Ladner, B.C., I have been passionate about sports, especially baseball, since I was young. In 2018, I graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Journalism degree

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