A teenager has died following a mountain biking crash at the BC Cup that took place at Big White Ski Resort over the Canada Day long weekend.
While details are scarce, the Kelowna RCMP confirmed the accident on Tuesday morning (July 4).
Despite wearing a helmet during the race, itB次元官网网址檚 believed the competitor crashed and hit their head. They died at the scene.
The BC CoronerB次元官网网址檚 Service is investigating but the death is not criminal by nature.
The Big White BC Cup was the first of eight events to take place during the BC Cup Series this summer, hosted by Cycling BC.
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Big White Ski Resort declined to comment.
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