Motorcyclist Severely Injured in Highway 97 Crash Kelowna, BC – The Kelowna RCMP has reported a serious motor vehicle accident involving a motorcyclist on Highway 97 and Commonwealth Road on Sunday evening. According to police, the motorcyclist was traveling northbound on Highway 97 when it collided with a vehicle that was turning left onto Commonwealth Road. The impact of the crash sent the motorcyclist flying from their bike. The motorcyclist was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Their condition is currently unknown. The RCMP is investigating the cause of the crash. Highway 97 was closed in both directions for several hours while crews cleared the scene. Witnesses or anyone with information about the accident are asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP detachment at 250-762-3300. The Kelowna News will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.Motorcycle Crash on Highway 97Motorcycle Crash on Highway 97 5:20 pm Update: A motorcyclist involved in a collision at Highway 97 and Commonwealth Road on Sunday afternoon has been hospitalized with serious injuries, police confirmed. 3:40 pm Update: DriveBC has announced the closure of Highway 97 in both directions at Commonwealth Road following a vehicle incident. Drivers should expect significant delays. 3:04 pm Update: Highway 97 and Commonwealth Road are closed after a motorcyclist was struck on Sunday afternoon. The biker’s condition remains unknown. Kelowna RCMP and the Kelowna Fire Department are present at the scene. 2:22 pm Original Report: Traffic has come to a halt on Highway 97 and Commonwealth Road in Kelowna after a motorcyclist was hit just after 2:10 pm. The cause of the crash and the motorcyclist’s injuries are yet unknown.Kelowna RCMP say a motorcyclist is in serious condition after a crash on Highway 97 and Commonwealth Road on Wednesday afternoon. Police say the motorcyclist was travelling southbound on Highway 97 when they collided with a pick-up truck that was turning left onto Commonwealth Road. The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital by ambulance with what police described as “serious injuries”. The driver of the pick-up truck was not injured. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but police say they do not believe speed or alcohol were factors. Highway 97 was closed in both directions between Commonwealth Road and Underhill Street for several hours while police investigated the crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information about the incident is asked to call the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.