Teen Dies After Pickup Truck Hits Pedestrians at Lumby Gathering

A tragic incident at a gathering near Lumby, British Columbia, has resulted in the death of a 15-year-old youth. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP were called to a rural property on Saturday, June 27, around 11:50 p.m., following reports of a pickup truck striking pedestrians.

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the dangerous actions of a pick-up truck driver

Upon arrival, police determined that the "dangerous actions of a pick-up truck driver" caused two individuals to be hit. First aid was administered to the 15-year-old by teens and emergency responders, but the youth succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The second pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital.

Witnesses, including many young people present at the gathering, reportedly captured the event on their cellphones. Investigators were able to identify, locate, and arrest the driver the same night. A 16-year-old Vernon youth was taken into custody and subsequently released pending a future court appearance, facing several potential criminal charges.

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There were numerous youth present at this gathering who, not only saw this tragic incident, but captured it on cellphone

The deceased 15-year-old has been identified as a student at Charles Bloom Secondary in Lumby. The Parent Advisory Council shared resources for parents and students on its Facebook page. The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP continue to investigate and urge anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police to come forward.

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Investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest the driver that night.