Fatal accident near Salmon Arm

Jan 13, 2016 | 10:32 AM

SALMON ARM — A fatal crash in Salmon Arm Monday afternoon claimed the life of an 80-year-old woman.

The woman was driving on Highway 97B just south of the Trans Canada Highway when she left the road and hit a tree.

The 80-year-old, the only person in the vehicle, died on scene.

Police say road conditions were good at the time of the crash. 

RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating.