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Sea-Doo accident on Okanagan Lake sends woman to hospital

A woman was sent to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries Friday night after a Sea-Doo accident on Okanagan Lake.

Speed and alcohol may have been factors according to RCMP

A woman was taken to hospital in critical condition after a Sea-Doo accident on Okanagan Lake Friday. (Getty Images)

A woman was taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries Friday night, according to RCMP in Kelowna, after a Sea-Doo accident on Okanagan Lake.

The woman, from Quebec and in her 20s, was thrown from her Sea-Doo after colliding with a breakwall near the area of Blind Angler in Peachland.

She was wearing a life jacket and was rescued by another boat. She was then rushed to hospital in critical condition, police said in a written release.

According to the RCMP speed and alcohol may have contributed to the crash.

Anyone who saw the incident is asked to contact the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880.