Vernon senior dies in crash with semi

An 82-year-old Vernon woman was killed yesterday after her SUV collided with a semi truck.

According to a Vernon North Okanagan RCMP media release, the 82-year-old driving a Toyota Rav 4 entered the intersection eastbound on 53 Avenue and was struck by a semi, which was travelling north on 27 Street.

The collision took place at roughly 2:30 p.m., Dec. 13.

The 82-year-old was the lone driver of the Toyota and was transported to hospital, but later died.

"On behalf of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, I want to express our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased," Vernon RCMP spokesperson Const. Chris Terleski said in the release.

Police say a number of witnesses stayed at the scene but are still asking drivers who may have been in the area at the time to review their dash cams.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or has video, should contact Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Const. Ryan Carey at 250-545-7171 and quote police file number 2021-23401.

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