Langley harness driver killed in crash

Langley harness driver killed in crash

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Scott Knight, 52 of Langley, was killed this weekend in a harness racing accident in Osoyoos.

Due to a misstep by one of the horses in Sunday’s race at the Desert Park Raceway, that equine team went down. The racers following were unable to stop in time, resulting in a multi-horse crash, as operators at the track described it.

Paramedics received a call at 3:33 p.m. on Sunday, confirmed Brian Twaites, BC EHS paramedic public information officer.

Five ambulances with primary care paramedics, an air ambulance with critical care paramedics and a paramedic supervisor were deployed.

Two people received medical care on scene and were transported to the hospital in Penticton in what Twaites described as serious, but stable condition.

Knight did not survive the crash.

The Langley man leaves behind his wife, Lindsay, his two sons, and three stepchildren.

Knight had a long career in harness racing, both as a driver and a trainer. with more than 1,400 wins.

Beyond his accomplishments on the track, he will be remembered most for his kindness and willingness to be there for others, said Jocelyn Giesbrecht, a close friend of the family who has created a GoFundMe page to raise money for Knight’s family.

“Our hope is to ease some of that burden so they can focus on being together and grieving Scott,” said Giesbrecht, noting the money raised will cover funeral expenses and hopefully reduce financial pressure on his family.

“Scott was the kind of person who would help anyone. He had such a good heart, and losing him so suddenly is heartbreaking for everyone who knew him,” Giesbrecht said.

Desert Park Raceway cancelled the rest of Sunday’s programming following the crash, confirmed Kelly MacMillan, raceway operator and president of the Western Canada Horse
Racing Association.

“It is an incredibly sad incident, and we are at a loss for words,” said MacMillan.

“Scott was part of our family, and I can’t begin to describe how we are feeling. We are all reeling in grief. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Scott’s family, and everyone involved.”

People can donate to the Knight family through the GoFundMe page: at https://www.gofundme.com/f/remembering-scott-knight. The goal of the fundraiser is to collect $75,000 for the Knights. In the first day alone, close to $45,000 had already been collected.

“Scott gave so much kindness to others,” noted Giesbrecht. “Please help us surround his family with that same kindness and support during this devastating time.”