A Kelowna RCMP police officer was involved in a motor vehicle collision today at approximately 11:53 a.m. at the intersection Harvey Avenue and Bertram Street which has resulted in the closure of Highway 97 south bound from Richter Street to Ellis Street.
The police officer was injured in the collision, was treated by EHS on scene and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Highway 97 will be closed for an undetermined amount of time while police conduct an investigation. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and take an alternate route.