A Vernon man died after a crash on Highway 97 between Vernon and Kamloops last night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vernon RCMP were called to the crash near Tonasket Road around 8:20 p.m. on July 7, according to a RCMP press release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investigators determined that a Subaru was heading north when it crossed the centre line and crashed with a southbound Mercedes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Subaru driver, a 36-year-old Vernon man, was extricated and taken to hospital, but he died from his injuries. He was the only person in the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Mercedes driver had non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The highway was closed for several hours for emergency crews to work and for police to investigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The identities of those in the crash have not been revealed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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