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Non-Life Threatening Injuries in Hwy97 Crash South of Vernon
RCMP said a red Kia Rio turned into the path of a Honda Fit, sending both drivers to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
- On Friday, Oct. 2, two vehicles collided on Highway 97 at Bailey Road south of Vernon, with emergency crews arriving shortly after 2:30 p.m.
- Const. Chris Terleski, media relations officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, reported that a red Kia Rio attempted to turn northbound in front of a southbound Honda Fit.
- The Honda driver could not avoid the collision, striking the Kia and forcing it down an embankment near Kekuli Bay; Vernon Fire Rescue and Emergency Health Services responded to the scene.
- Both drivers were transported to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, while an air ambulance landed in the Commonage area to assist.
- Traffic stopped completely in both directions when the helicopter landed, though normal flow resumed after emergency crews cleared the scene.
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