Times-Chronicle Staff
Authorities are still trying to piece together the puzzle of what led to the death of a 27-year-old pedestrian who was struck by two vehicles north of Oliver last week.
The RCMP report that witnesses observed the individual acting erratically and jumping into traffic on Highway 97 near Secrest Hill Road on August 24 at 10:38 p.m.
According to police, the man was yelling and jumping in front of moving vehicles.
Minutes later, a second call was received after the man allegedly jumped in front of and was struck by a southbound van near Sportsman’s Bowl Road. The collision threw the man into the northbound lane where he was struck by a second vehicle, police reported.
“Although witnesses immediately started CPR and first responders continued with life saving measures, sadly the 27 year-old man from Quebec suffered grave injuries and died shortly later in the hospital,” said media relations officer Sgt. Jason Bayda.
The BC Coroners Service is also investigating to determine all the facts. The name of the deceased was not made public.
