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Impairment Confirmed in Okanagan Lake Boat Collision That Sent 12 to Hospital

Police say weather played no role as investigators review the Wednesday night crash near the Bennett Bridge.

Overview

  • The collision happened around 8:40 p.m. roughly 500 metres south of the William R. Bennett Bridge on Okanagan Lake.
  • BC Emergency Health Services treated 12 patients, transporting five in stable condition and seven in good condition.
  • Responders included seven BCEHS ambulances, RCMP, Central Okanagan Search and Rescue, and the Kelowna Fire Department.
  • COSAR reports police confirmed everyone was accounted for after initial checks for people in the water.
  • A powerboat was reported lodged on another vessel, the fire department removed the damaged boats, and West Kelowna RCMP say impairment is under investigation.