Updated Info: The Oliver RCMP and South Okanagan Traffic Services are looking for answers after a single vehicle fatal collision occurred Thursday morning, on Highway 97 and Road 18 in Oliver.

On Nov. 9, just before 10 a.m. Oliver RCMP and B.C. Ambulance attended to a single vehicle collision along  Highway 97 at Road 18 in Oliver.

The scene examination along with witness testimony confirmed that a Sedan was parked on the side of the highway, when it suddenly shot across the highway and struck a tree on the opposite side.

The impact caused extensive front end damage to the vehicle and uprooted the tree. The 81 year-old female passenger was rushed to South Okanagan Hospital, where she was confirmed deceased. The 84 year old male driver had minor injuries.

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Thursday 10 am

Highway 97 just south of Rd 18 – appears car northbound hit an icy spot and headed for the orchard. RCMP now confirm that a fatality is one result most likely caused by a medical condition.

Below- Truck down 75 foot embankment – Saskatoon and Blacksage Rd – appears truck heading north and hit slushy conditions and then down drop-off. RCMP investigating. Two persons known to be taken to hospital in Oliver.  First responders – Oliver Fire Department.