Westside Motorcycle Crash

A young Okanagan resident is clinging to life following a serious accident involving a motorcycle.

The two vehicle accident happened early Tuesday afternoon on Highway 97 at Gellatly Rd. and involved a brand new Yamaha motorcycle and a van.

Witnesses say the impact happened as the van was making a left turn from Highway 97 onto Gellatly. The driver of the motorcycle ended up hitting the side of the van. Police say he's in serious condition and that excessive speed may be a factor.

He's 30 and from Peachland.

The occupants of the van were slightly injured.