UPDATE Aug. 23:
A 52-year-old Vernon man was seriously injured in a crash north of town Tuesday.
RCMP are investigating the collision between a car and motorcycle on Highway 97 Aug. 22 around 3:45 p.m.
The investigation has determined the collision occurred when a motorcycle attempting to make a left hand turn across traffic from Highway 97 onto Highland Road was struck by a southbound car.
The driver of the car sustained minor injuries and the driver of the motorcycle was transported to hospital in critical condition.
The investigation is ongoing.
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ORIGINAL Aug. 22:
Traffic being affected north of Vernon by a motor-vehicle incident, which happened around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22.
The incident occurred in the southbound lane at the intersection of Highway 97 and Highland Road on the Swan Lake corridor.
Southbound traffic was diverted to Old Kamloops Road.
⛔#BCHwy97 All southbound lanes are CLOSED at the intersection with Highland Rd due to a vehicle incident. Crews on scene. Assessment in progress. Use an alternate route and expect delays. #VernonBC
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) August 22, 2023
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It’s believed a motorcycle is one of two vehicles involved in the collision. An ambulance is on-scene and at least one person has been taken to hospital.
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