1 cyclist dead, 2 injured in crash involving vehicle during Okanagan Granfondo

British ColumbiaA cyclist has died and two others are seriously injured following a collision south of Penticton, B.C., during the Okanagan Granfondo cycling event.RCMP say collision involved a vehicle and cyclists on White Lake Road near Penticton, B.C.CBC News · Posted: Jul 13, 2025 7:25 PM EDT | Last Updated: 5 hours agoThe Penticton RCMP says it is investigating a fatal collision at the GranFondo event Sunday. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press)A cyclist has died and two others are seriously injured following a collision near Penticton, B.C. during the Okanagan Granfondo cycling event, say police. Penticton RCMP say the crash happened Sunday on White Lake Road near St. Andrew’s Drive — a route that’s part of the popular mass cycling event, which draws thousands of riders to the city each year.Police say the incident involved a motor vehicle and multiple cyclists.One cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and two others were taken to hospital with serious injuries.White Lake Road was closed for several hours from approximately noon to 8 p.m. as investigators analyzed the crash and a traffic detour was put in place. DriveBC confirmed Sunday evening that the road had reopened.✅CLEAR – White Lake Rd. has reopened after a previous vehicle incident.#KaledenBC #OkanaganFalls https://t.co/8VuLDWYdp0—@DriveBCIn a statement, Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield said the city is grieving with those affected.”We are devastated by the news of this tragedy and our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected,” he said. “On behalf of council and our entire community, we extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends and every individual who has been impacted.”In times like these, words often fall short. It’s a time to come together with compassion and kindness — and to show support for those in need.”The City of Penticton had issued a traffic advisory ahead of Sunday’s event, warning drivers to expect delays throughout the region and to watch for cyclists along highway routes.In a statement Sunday afternoon, organizers of the Okanagan Granfondo said they were “heartbroken” by the fatal incident.”Our prayers are with all those impacted today,” the statement read. “We are fully co-operating with the authorities at this time.”