Serious crash closes road

Photo: Contributed - Skylar noe-vack

UPDATE: 7:30 a.m.

Unconfirmed reports are that the driver of the Honda has died from his injuries.

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Firefighters freed a man from a heavily damaged vehicle following a serious crash on Lakeside Road in Penticton, Friday night.

The crash happened about 7:15 p.m. between a small sedan and a full-size pickup.

Fire, police and ambulance responded to the scene, and the road was closed for several hours in both directions.

The man was trapped inside a silver Honda and, after being extricated from the vehicle, was transported to Penticton Regional Hospital with serious injuries. Occupants of both vehicles were taken to hospital.

Witnesses say they heard a loud bang and saw the truck go airborne. It came to rest about 200 feet down the road.

Traffic was detoured around the scene while traffic analysts assessed the situation.