KELOWNA \u2014 A 97-year-old man from Kelowna, B.C., has died in a crash between his mobility scooter and a charter bus. <\/p>\n
RCMP say they were called at the same time as an ambulance on Sunday afternoon. <\/p>\n
Police say the man on the scooter was taken to hospital but died of his injuries. <\/p>\n
No one on the bus was hurt. <\/p>\n
The crash happened on Benvoulin Road near Rampone Road. <\/p>\n
Police say a collision expert was called in to help with the investigation, although criminality or impairment are not believed to be factors in the crash. <\/p>\n
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 27, 2026. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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