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Investigation into fatal Oliver crash continues

Investigation into fatal Oliver crash continues | iNFOnews.ca
The intersection of Fairview Road and Highway 97 in Oliver was the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident Tuesday morning. Google street view

OLIVER – Police continue their investigation into a pedestrian collision that took the life of a woman in Oliver Tuesday morning.

Emergency crews responded to the scene at the corner of Fairview Road and Highway 97 at 6:21 a.m. Tues., Nov. 25. A 73-year-old woman recently identified as Oliver resident Betty Anstey, was struck by a northbound vehicle while apparently attempting to cross Highway 97, according to an RCMP media release.

Witnesses say shortly after the initial contact, a second northbound vehicle also struck the pedestrian, who at the time was lying on the road. The second vehicle continued in a northbound direction without stopping.

A 46-year-old Oliver man who is identified as a suspect attended Oliver RCMP detachment Tuesday night and was released without charges as the investigation continues.

Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information. Citizens should contact the Oliver RCMP at 250-498-3422,  or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

To contact a reporter for this story, email sarstad@infotelnews.ca, call 250-488-3065. To contact the managing editor, email Marshall Jones at mjones@infotelnews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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Steve Arstad

Steve Arstad

I have been looking for news in the South Okanagan - SImilkameen for 20 years, having turned a part time lifelong interest into a full time profession. After five years publishing a local newsletter, several years working as a correspondent / stringer for several local newspapers and seven years as editor of a Similkameen weekly newspaper, I joined iNFOnews.ca in 2014. My goal in the news industry has always been to deliver accurate and interesting articles about local people and places. My interest in the profession is life long - from my earliest memories of grade school, I have enjoyed writing.
As an airborne geophysical surveyor I travelled extensively around the globe, conducting helicopter borne mineral surveys.
I also spent several years at an Okanagan Falls based lumber mill, producing glued-wood laminated products.
As a member of the Kaleden community, I have been involved in the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years, and also serve as a trustee on the Kaleden Irrigation District board.
I am currently married to my wife Judy, of 26 years. We are empty-nesters who enjoy living in Kaleden with our Welsh Terrier, Angus, and cat, Tibbs.
Our two daughters, Meagan and Hayley, reside in Richmond and Victoria, respectively.

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