Motorcyclist dies after losing control on Golden Ears Way: RCMP
Posted July 11, 2024 10:29 am.
Last Updated July 11, 2024 11:18 am.
The Ridge Meadows RCMP says a motorcyclist died after losing control of his bike while riding along Golden Ears Way Wednesday evening.
In a statement on Thursday, Mounties say the crash happened around 6:40 p.m.
“Police attended and observed BC Emergency Health Services (BC EHS) attending to the driver of a motorcycle who had sustained severe injuries to their head and body,” Insp. Adam Gander said.
The rider, a 70-year-old man from Langley, died from his injuries at the scene, police say.
While investigating the incident, officers received reports from witnesses to the crash who said: “the motorcyclist was travelling northbound on Golden Ears Way approaching the overpass above Lougheed Highway before losing control of the vehicle, colliding with the centre median, and being ejected off the motorcycle.”
Police say the investigation is ongoing and are urging anyone who may have seen the incident and not yet spoken to police to contact the Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251.
“If you were a witness at this scene and have been affected in any way, please do not hesitate to contact the Ridge Meadows RCMP Victim Services program at 604-467-7650,” Gander added.
