Oliver – Investigators are looking to speak with the driver of an older model Chevy pickup after an elderly woman succumbed to injuries sustained in a pedestrian-involved collision Tuesday morning.

On November 25, 2014 at approximately 6:21 am, emergency services working in the community of Oliver, BC were called to respond to a fatal pedestrian-involved collision which occurred at the intersection of Fairview Road and Highway 97 (Main Street) in Oliver, BC. On arrival it was confirmed that a single elderly Caucasian female was attempting to cross Main Street when she was struck by a northbound vehicle. Initial investigation represents that the driver of the northbound vehicle stopped with the intent to render assistance.

Shortly after this initial contact and before the driver of the northbound vehicle could make contact with the pedestrian a second vehicle, which was also northbound, appears to have struck the pedestrian who was now lying on the road. The second vehicle, described as an older late 1980’s model white Chevrolet pickup, continued northbound from the intersection. Police are looking to speak with the driver of this vehicle or any witnesses who may have been in the vicinity of this incident.

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Further details will be provided by South Okanagan Traffic Services as their investigation continues.

Vehicle Description:
•Older, late 1980’s model
•Chevrolet pickup
•No Canopy

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the South Okanagan Traffic Services in Keremeos (250) 499-2250 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)