Speed is being considered a major factor in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Aug. 20 in West 琉璃神社.

RCMP was called to the scene in the 2100-block of Horizon Drive at around 5:35p.m. when the bike, driven by a 45-year-old 琉璃神社 man, veered off the road and hit a tree.

West 琉璃神社 Fire worked to reach the man at the bottom of a steep embankment, where he was pronounced dead.

鈥淭he Okanagan is a popular place for walking and cycling,鈥� said Cst. Mike Della-Paolera of the 琉璃神社 detachment. 鈥淭he RCMP are reminding drivers that speed limits are for everyone鈥檚 safety.鈥�

The man鈥檚 family has been notified. Both the BC Coroners Service and the West 琉璃神社 RCMP are still investigating.

Anyone that may have witnessed the motorcycle before the crash are asked to contact RCMP at 250-766-2880.

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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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