Police are investigating a fatal crash that took place Monday night on Highway 97, just outside of Vernon.
Emergency crews were called to the incident around 8:20 p.m., July 7, between Vernon and Falkland near Tonasket Road.
"The investigation has determined a Subaru passenger vehicle travelling north on Highway 97 crossed the centre line of the road and into the oncoming lane, colliding with a southbound Mercedes," Const. Chris Terleski, Vernon North Okanagan RCMP media relations officer said.
"The driver and lone occupant of the Subaru, a 36-year old Vernon man, was extricated and transported to hospital but sadly did not survive."
The driver and passenger of the Mercedes sustained non-life threatening injuries.
Highway 97 was closed for several hours to allow emergency personnel to safely complete their work and for police to complete their investigation.
