The Independent Investigations Office of BC confirms that investigators have been deployed to a fatal motor vehicle incident in Penticton.

According to Penticton RCMP, on September 15, 2015 at approximately 5:18 pm, a vehicle being driven by an off-duty police officer of the Penticton RCMP struck a four-year old pedestrian.

The collision took place in the intersection of Fairview Road and Highway 97. According to police, the boy was with his family crossing the road when the vehicle struck him. Unfortunately the child did not survive his injuries.

Police, ambulance and two fire departments including the one from the Penticton Indian Band responded. Three people were riding bikes and crossing Hwy 97 (Parkway)

Investigators will be conducting standard investigative activities including locating and interviewing any witnesses and collecting evidence from the scene.

The BC Coroners Service maintains all responsibility for information related to the deceased.