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Motorcyclist seriously injured on highway in West Vancouver

Date:            2022-April-26
Contact:      Cst. Nicole Braithwaite
Telephone:  604.925.7345
 File #:          22-4473

West Vancouver – Motorcyclist seriously injured on highway in West Vancouver.

Police are investigating a serious collision involving a motorcyclist that caused highway 99 northbound to be shut down for 5 hours.
 
On April 25th, 2022, at approximately 5:25 pm, officers arrived on scene on highway 99 northbound, north of Horseshoe Bay, after reports of a collision involving a motorcycle.

When officers arrived, they witnessed a male lying on the ground. The male had sustained what appeared to be life-altering injuries. 

Bystanders and police rendered medical assistance to the male until West Vancouver Fire and Rescue and BC Ambulance arrived on scene. He was transported to the hospital by BC ambulance.
 
Due to the serious nature of the incident members of the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) attended and took control of the scene.  
 
“This is a tragic incident,” says Cst. Nicole Braithwaite. “We are looking for any witnesses who may have information in regards to this incident to please contact police.”
The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has information, they are asked to call the West Vancouver Police at 604-925-7300 quoting police file 22-4473. 

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