The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in hospital on Sept. 26, 2012, after being involved in a motor vehicle incident in Kelowna the previous day.

The deceased is Mile Miljkovic, aged 76, from Kelowna.

Mr. Miljkovic was brought into the emergency department at Kelowna General Hospital on the night of Sept. 25, 2012, after being struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Springfield and Wilkinson in Kelowna.

Despite the efforts of hospital staff, Mr. Miljkovic succumbed to his injuries on the morning of Sept. 26, 2012.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP Traffic Services continue to investigate this death.

The family of Mr. Miljkovic has been notified of his death. On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

The BC Coroners Service expresses its condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Miljkovic.

For further information, please contact:

Robert Fisher
BC Coroners Service
250 356-9326