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White Lake Road Remains Closed as RCMP Probe Okanagan Granfondo Crash

Safety vehicles escort remaining riders past the crash site; investigators continue gathering evidence along the closed White Lake Road.

Mounties have closed White Lake Road as they investigate the collision.
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Overview

  • One cyclist died and two were seriously injured when a vehicle struck race participants on White Lake Road near St. Andrew’s Drive in Sunday’s Okanagan Granfondo.
  • Penticton RCMP has classified the incident as a serious motor vehicle collision and closed the affected section of White Lake Road.
  • Investigators remain on scene collecting evidence as traffic restrictions persist and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes.
  • Organizers of the Okanagan Granfondo have offered condolences to those impacted and say they are fully cooperating with law enforcement.
  • Police have not yet released details about the driver involved or any potential charges stemming from the collision.