Photo: David Ogilvie

Crews arrive on scene to a collision on July, 26 2017.

UPDATE: Thursday 10:40 a.m.

RCMP say a motorcyclist is dead after a collision with a pickup Wednesday night in West Kelowna.

A northbound Suzuki motorcycle collided with a Dodge Dakota pickup at the intersection of Highway 97 and Elk Road. 

The rider, a 37-year-old West Kelowna man, was rushed to Kelowna General Hospital in grave condition and succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the truck was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

A portion of the highway was closed for several hours as collision analysts examined the scene.

Witness accounts suggest the motorcycle's speed may have been a factor.

Police and the BC Coroners Service continue to investigate.

Witnesses are asked to call West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880.

ORIGINAL: Wednesday 9:37 p.m.

A section of Highway 97 is closed after a collision involving a pickup and motorcycle.

Paramedics and firefighters arrived on scene at Elk Road and Highway 97 at about 9:15 p.m.

It is not clear what caused the collision to occur but at least one person was transported to hospital.

Northbound lanes are closed and traffic is being rerouted on Butt Road.

Castanet will update as information becomes available.