Burnaby crash leaves 33-year-old motorcyclist dead: RCMP
Posted February 8, 2023 5:36 pm.
A 33-year-old man died in a Burnaby motorcycle crash Wednesday morning, according to police.
The Burnaby RCMP says the collision happened near Laurel Street and Douglas Road around 6:10 a.m. between a motorcycle and a hatchback that were driving in opposite directions.
The motorcyclist died on the scene, police add.
Burnaby RCMP seek witnesses, dash cam footage of fatal collision that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist
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Contact police if you witnessed this collision or have dash cam footage in the area of Douglas Rd & Laurel St between 5:50 am & 6:30 am. pic.twitter.com/8ugJ4YBuNi
— Burnaby RCMP (@BurnabyRCMP) February 9, 2023
Mounties say “impairment” doesn’t seem to be a factor, but the RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation team is looking into the case.
“The collision is still under investigation,” Cpl. Laura Hirst said. “If you have dash-cam footage in the area of Laurel Street and Douglas Road between 5:50 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., our investigators would like to speak with you.”
Police ask anyone with information to call the Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999 and quote file number 2023-4497.
