Arrest made in hit and run fatality

An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a Vernon senior last month.

Cormie Macarthur, 83, died March 11 after a truck hit him while he was walking his dog in the area of 27th Ave. and Okanagan Landing Road.

Gord Molendyk with Vernon RCMP says a man was arrested Friday in connection with the hit and run.

“The man is a resident of Vernon, but was arrested in Lumby. He is scheduled to appear in court Monday,” says Molendyk.

He says the man's name will be released as soon as charges are approved by Crown Council.