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Crash claims life of TRU athlete, puts 2 Kelowna teammates in critical care

The 3 volleyball players were struck from behind while stopped at a red light in Kamloops

A horrific car crash in Kamloops has forever changed the lives of two young men from Kelowna and shattered the Thompson River University men’s volleyball team.

Wolfpack athletes Owen Waterhouse and Riley Brinnen were riding in a Volkswagen with teammate Owyn McInnis last Wednesday (Nov. 29), when they were struck from behind while stopped at a red light. Kamloops RCMP say a truck hit several small trees before striking the Volkswagen and causing secondary crashes with four other vehicles.

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Brittany Webster

About the Author: Brittany Webster

A video journalist with Black Press Media. I recently made the exciting move from my radio anchor position at AM 1150 to this new venture.
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