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Tim Petruk – July 11, 2022 / 15:38 | History: 375230
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BC police are investigating a collision Sunday in Okanagan Falls that left two men injured.
According to an RCMP press release, a BC highway patrol officer was driving a call shortly before 7 p.m. when his police vehicle collided with a civilian vehicle at the intersection of Maple Street and 10th Street. Avenue.
“The two occupants of the civilian vehicle were treated at a hospital in the area, where it was found that an occupant suffered serious injuries but did not endanger his life as a result of the collision,” the sergeant said. of the RCMP. Janelle Shoihet said in the statement.
The Office of Independent Investigations, BC’s independent police surveillance agency, is investigating whether police action contributed to the injuries.
The collision itself is being investigated by investigators at Penticton Mounties and BC Highway Patrol.
Witnesses are asked not to speak to investigators to contact the IIO.