The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died after a motor vehicle incident in West Kelowna on Nov. 15, 2014.

He is Lawrence William Renaud, aged 62, of Peachland.

Mr. Renaud was a passenger in a pickup truck that was heading eastbound on Highway 97C about 35 km west of Westbank about 1:45 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2014, when it left the roadway and rolled down an embankment about 30 metres in height. Mr. Renaud was deceased at the scene of the collision. Road conditions were noted to be icy at the time of the crash.

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

The family of Mr. Renaud 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.

Media Contacts:

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