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Man dies after hit by semi

Update Sept 24:

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of the man who was hit by a semi crossing Highway 97 in Summerland, as Gildo Vit.

Vit was immediately transported to Penticton Regional Hospital, but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival at  hospital.

Vit’s family has been notified of his death.


Update 2 p.m.

A 77-year-old Summerland man has died after being struck by a semi, Monday morning.
 
The man had been crossing the highway when he was impacted by a southbound semi tractor. He was taken to hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to his injuries.
 
The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
 
The investigation is ongoing.

The highway has since been reopened to traffic in both directions.



 

Update -- 12 p.m.

DriveBC is reporting that an estimated time of reopening is unknown at this time.

A detour is available via Jones Flat Road.


Original story -- 10:45 a.m.

Highway 97 is closed just north of downtown Summerland after a pedestrian was struck earlier this morning.

The incident occurred shortly before 10 a.m. in the area of Highway 97 and Steuart Street.

According to police on the scene an elderly man in his 70's was crossing the highway when he was struck by a semi truck.

The man was transported to hospital in what police say is "very serious condition".

No further details have been released.

An RCMP reconstructionist is headed to the scene.

Traffic is being re-routed around the accident.

More details when they become available.

-- With files from Bill Everitt



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