Truck rolls off Lakeshore Road inches from Kelowna home

Driver says he was trying to avoid a deer

Caitlin Clow, Michael Rodriguez Jul 29, 2019 5:18 PM Jul 29, 2019 5:53 PM

UPDATE: 5:38 p.m.

RCMP gave the driver a breathalyzer, but told a KCN reporter alcohol is no longer being considered a factor.

Kelowna RCMP said it91裸聊视频檚 possible the accident occurred due to an over-correction on the corner.

Witness Robin Smith said he didn91裸聊视频檛 see a deer on the road, but he could be mistaken.

A tow truck has also arrived on scene to try to get the vehicle upright.

ORIGINAL: 5:12 p.m.

A pickup truck towing a trailer rolled off Lakeshore Road and hit a home.

The driver of the pickup, a man, and only occupant of the vehicle, said the truck rolled after his attempts to avoid a deer in the road.

One witness, Robin Smith, said the truck 91裸聊视频渇lew in the air, flipped over and landed about an inch away from the house.91裸聊视频�

Robin Smith witnessed the event while on his way to go for a mountain bike in the park.
91裸聊视频� Michael Rodriguez (@MichaelRdrguez)

One fire truck and RCMP are on scene and no injuries have been reported.

91裸聊视频淚t was good to see the driver of the vehicle get out unharmed, it seemed like,91裸聊视频� Smith said.

A witness believes that no one is occupying the home at this time as it is up for sale.

91裸聊视频淚f they91裸聊视频檙e home, they sleep well,91裸聊视频� a witness said.

Truck rollover on Lakeshore Road. No injuries reported. Driver says he swerved to avoid hitting a deer.
91裸聊视频� Michael Rodriguez (@MichaelRdrguez)

One lane is blocked on Lakeshore Road in front of the home.

The home appears to be undamaged, however the same cannot be said for the landscaping in the front yard.

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