RCMP and Coroner investigating fatal collision on Springfield Road

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Kelowna RCMP and the BC Coroners Service is investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision on Springfield Road that occurred early Sunday morning.

Emergency crews were called to the intersection Springfield Road and Burtch Road just before 3 a.m. and found an extensively damaged Chevrolet Corvette, with two occupants.

The 28-year-old male driver from Surrey was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 28-year-old female passenger was extracted from the vehicle and transported to hospital in serious, life-threatening condition.

“The Kelowna RCMP wish to thank the public for their patience while Springfield Road remained closed, as our investigators were on scene to collect evidence to assist in determining the cause of the collision,” says Cst. Solana Paré of the Kelowna RCMP.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to friends and family affected by this tragic collision.”

Due to the privacy of the deceased, no further information will be released by authorities.The investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing at this time, however speed is believed to be a factor.

“Our initial investigation shows a dark coloured vehicle passing through the scene a short time after the collision,” says Sgt. Mark Booth of Kelowna RCMP. “We have not been able to identify the vehicle yet, and are asking the occupants to contact us.”

If you witnessed this collision and have not yet spoken to police, please contact the RCMP at 250-762-3300.