The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died after a motorcycle incident near Radium Hot Springs on July 4, 2015.

He was Jarret Andrew Wetyk, aged 29, of Calgary.

Mr. Wetyk was the operator of a motorcycle that was southbound on Highway 93/95 at about 7:30 p.m. on July 4. About five kilometres south of Radium Hot Springs, the motorcycle was in collision with a semi-trailer also heading southbound. Mr. Wetyk was deceased at the scene.

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

Mr. Wetyk’s family 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