Weekend Burnaby crash leaves motorcyclist dead

Burnaby RCMP investigate a fatal motor vehicle incident in Burnaby. (CityNews Image)

By Robyn Crawford and Hana Mae Nassar

Posted January 8, 2024 2:26 pm.

Last Updated January 8, 2024 3:29 pm.

The Burnaby RCMP says a 54-year-old man has died after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in a crash with an SUV Saturday.

It happened in the area of Grange Street and Chaffey Avenue just before 12:30 p.m. The RCMP says the motorcycle was travelling west when it collided with the SUV, which was turning north.

The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries several hours later.

Burnaby RCMP investigate a fatal motor vehicle incident in Burnaby

Burnaby RCMP investigate a fatal motor vehicle incident in Burnaby

Burnaby RCMP investigate a fatal motor vehicle incident in Burnaby

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Mounties say the 46-year-old driver of the SUV was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The RCMP is now looking for video footage and witnesses from the area of Grange Street and Chaffey Avenue between 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

“If you witnessed the incident and have not spoken to police, our investigators would like to hear from you,” Corp. Mike Kalanj said Monday.

Anyone with information can contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999 and quote file number 2024-690.

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