The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a woman who died after a bicycle incident in Vernon on July 2, 2015.

She was Jennifer Wadsworth, aged 37, of Vernon.

Ms. Wadsworth was riding her bicycle eastbound on 25th Ave. in Vernon at about 6:20 a.m. on July 2 when she was in collision with a pickup truck. Ms. Wadsworth was immediately transported to hospital in Vernon and then transferred to Kelowna General Hospital for more intensive treatment. However, she died the next day.

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

Ms. Wadsworth’s family has been notified of her 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