Mounties in the Okanagan are investigating a fatal collision that closed a major highway Thursday morning.
West Kelowna RCMP said in a statement that they had closed Highway 97 northbound due to the crash, which occurred on the highway at Grizzly Road.
Shortly after 9:30 a.m., DriveBC reported that the highway was closed in both directions.
“The crash involved a motorcycle and large truck transporting a crane,” Mounties said in their statement.
“EHS also attended and confirmed the driver of the motorcycle is deceased.”
Police said traffic was being re-routed and asked motorists to avoid the area if possible.
“The driver of the truck has remained on scene and is fully co-operating with police,” the statement reads. “No criminality is suspected at this time and the investigation is ongoing.”