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Kelowna woman blows a “warn” on Breathalyzer after hitting cyclist

Kelowna woman blows a “warn” on Breathalyzer after hitting cyclist | iNFOnews.ca
Police are investigating whether an early morning car jacking and a stabbing that took place in the same area might be related. A white Subaru Imprezza similar to the one stolen was found burned on a forest service road Tuesday morning., Police are investigating whether an early morning car jacking and a stabbing that took place in the same area might be related. Credit: Global Okanagan (with permission) Photographer: Adam Proskiw

KELOWNA – Alcohol played a role in a crash involving a Kelowna woman behind the wheel of a Pontiac Grand Prix and a woman on bicycle.

RCMP say the crash happened at about 5:12 p.m. on Thursday. A 43-year-old woman on a bike was hit by the Pontiac in the 1700-block of Springfield Rd.

The 23-year-old woman driving the car was making a left when she hit the cyclist.

“The cyclist, who was in quite a bit of shock, sustained minor injuries as a result of the collision and refused medical treatment,” Const. Jesse O’Donaghey says in a media release.

The drive blew a “warn” on the roadside screening device known as a Breathalyzer. As a result, she was issued with an Immediate Roadside Prohibition which means she can’t drive a vehicle for three days, police say.

Turns out she wasn't supposed to be driving anyway as she was also handed a tickets for driving without a driver’s licence, driving with no insurance and failing to yield.

To contact the reporter for this story, email Howard Alexander at halexander@infonews.ca or call 250-491-0331. To contact the editor, email mjones@infonews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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Howard Alexander

Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.

Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.

He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.

If you have an event to share contact Howard at 250-309-5343or email halexander@infonews.ca.

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