Speed is being considered a major factor in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Aug. 20 in West Kelowna.

RCMP was called to the scene in the 2100-block of Horizon Drive at around 5:35p.m. when the bike, driven by a 45-year-old Kelowna man, veered off the road and hit a tree.

West Kelowna Fire worked to reach the man at the bottom of a steep embankment, where he was pronounced dead.

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The mansa国际传媒檚 family has been notified. Both the BC Coroners Service and the West Kelowna RCMP are still investigating.

Anyone that may have witnessed the motorcycle before the crash are asked to contact RCMP at 250-766-2880.

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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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