# Kelowna RCMP motor vehicle investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kelowna-rcmp-motor-vehicle-investigation
> Updated: 2026-08-25T21:21:04.000Z. Sources: 39. Developments: 2.

The Kelowna RCMP is investigating a motor vehicle incident involving an Uber driver and two pedestrians that took place in downtown Kelowna on the night of Saturday, August 22.

Footage shared by driver Benton Calder shows a woman chasing and punching his Tesla before falling, and a man kicking the car and grabbing the passenger-side door, which resulted in him being pulled several yards down Water Street. 

Cpl. Steven Lang stated that investigators are reviewing witness statements and video recordings to determine the full circumstances of the interaction. Police have noted that the available footage lacks audio and may not represent the entire event.

## Claims

- The Kelowna RCMP is investigating an incident involving an Uber driver and two individuals. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Uber driver Benton Calder attributed the incident to dealing with intoxicated individuals in Kelowna. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- A video shows a woman punching a Tesla vehicle and a man kicking the car and clinging to a door as the vehicle moves. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The incident occurred before 8:20 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, in the 1400-block of Water Street. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Kelowna RCMP investigating Uber driver confrontation

Kelowna RCMP are investigating an incident where an Uber driver was confronted by two pedestrians, including a man who was briefly pulled by a vehicle after grabbing its door.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kelowna-rcmp-investigating-uber-driver-incident

### 2026-08-20: Kelowna RCMP warns of rising sextortion and online blackmail

The Kelowna RCMP is warning of a rise in sextortion, an online blackmail tactic targeting victims, particularly youth, through social media and gaming platforms.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burnaby-police-issue-warning-after-sex-worker-robbed-at-gunpoint

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