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Police watchdog investigates Kelowna RCMP involvement in motorcycle crash

The crash occurred at Highway 97 and University Way on Apr. 15
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The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) BC is investigating a motorcycle crash at Highway 97 and University Way on Apr. 15.

Just before 5:30 p.m., a motorcycle passed an unmarked police vehicle on Highway 97 in Kelowna.

The officer activated their emergency equipment and attempted to conduct a traffic stop due to rider’s driving behavior, but the motorcycle allegedly did not stop.

The motorcycle reportedly lost control and crashed on the off-ramp from Highway 97 to University Way leaving the rider with serious injuries.

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Gary Barnes

About the Author: Gary Barnes

Recently joined Kelowna Capital News and WestK News as a multimedia journalist in January 2022. With almost 30 years of experience in news reporting and radio broadcasting...
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