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A Peachland area man was killed following a single vehicle crash on Highway 97C near Brenda Mines Saturday.

Police say the crash occurred approximately 1:45 p.m. after the westbound truck the man was a passenger in hit a patch of ice, went out of control and plunged down an embankment.

 The 62-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at the scene while the 50 year old female driver was airlifted to hospital for treatment of non life threatening injuries.

The name of the passenger is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
 
Though it appears that speed was not a factor in this incident, Police remind motorists that posted speeds can be far too fast for often unpredictable winter road conditions.

"Roadways can look dry despite the presence of frost and black ice especially on the shaded areas of roadway," says Cst. Steve Holmes.

"Reduce your speed appropriate to the road conditions, have winter or mud and snow tires with adequate tread depth and add secured weight to the rear area if driving a pickup truck to ensure better traction."