The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a motorcycle incident near Kelowna on Sept. 12, 2014.  

The man was Jeffrey James McNeil, aged 46, from Grand Forks.  

Mr. McNeil was riding southbound on Highway 33 near Kelowna when he was witnessed to lose control of his motorcycle. 

Emergency personnel responded and Mr. McNeil was transported to Kelowna General Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

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

The family of Mr. McNeil 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.

For further information, please contact:

Larry Marzinzik
Regional Coroner, Interior Region
BC Coroners Service
250 861-7429