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West Vancouver motorcyclist dead after overnight crash
Posted October 9, 2024 6:39 am.
Last Updated October 9, 2024 9:29 am.
A motorcyclist in West Vancouver was killed in an overnight crash, police say.
The incident happened along Marine Drive near Ocean Place in the district’s Eagle Harbour neighbourhood just after 11:20 p.m.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE!According to the West Vancouver Police Department, three riders were travelling west when the lead rider was “involved in a single-vehicle incident.”
BC Emergency Health Services and the West Vancouver Fire Department also attended with police, but despite their best efforts, the rider died at the scene.
The Lower Mainland’s Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) is helping the WVPD with its investigation.
“As this incident occurred late at night with no witnesses, we are asking anyone with relevant video footage or additional information to reach out to us at 604-925-7300 and quote file #24-10558,” said Sgt. Chris Bigland.
Drivers were being asked to avoid the area, however, Marine Drive reopened to traffic just before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.
“West Vancouver Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of those impacted.”
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-With files from Sonia Aslam.
