Penticton Woman Dies in Highway Crash Near Osoyoos

A 23-year-old woman from Penticton tragically lost her life after a single vehicle collision on Hwy. 3 east of Osoyoos, BC.

A Penticton woman in her early twenties was fatally injured when her grey Chevrolet Colorado with a ladder and boat rack struck the edge of the road near Hewitt Road on Hwy. 3 east of Osoyoos, BC at approximately 4:20 PM on September 19, 2026.

The vehicle then descended an embankment before coming to rest in the median. Despite receiving medical assistance, she succumbed to her injuries. Authorities suspect alcohol played a role in the crash and are seeking public cooperation for their investigation.