West Kelowna RCMP were called to the 3400 block of Elk Road around 11:00 last night for a car accident that knocked out power to about 2,500 homes and businesses.
A white BMW headed southbound on Elk Road failed to negotiate a corner, left the roadway, and struck a power pole.The driver and adult female passenger were not injured.
Speed is believed to have been a factor in the crash. The adult male driver was issued a violation ticket under the BC Motor Vehicle Act.
BC Hydro was called to repair the damage to the pole.