ATV rider dies in Peachland

An ATV rider has died in Peachland.

West Kelowna RCMP said it happened Wednesday afternoon in the area of the former Gladstone Mine near the 4600-block of Ponderosa Road.

A preliminary investigation indicated the ATV left the trail, travelled down a steep embankment, and rolled before coming to rest against trees.

Police said the 72-year old rider succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Neither alcohol nor drugs are believed to have been factors in the incident.

RCMP said, due to the remote location of the collision, Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) was called to assist them, the BC Coroners Service, and emergency responders in accessing the site and recovering the rider and ATV.