RCMP were called to another serious collision in the 4200 block of the Trans-Canada Highway shortly after 8 o’clock Sunday evening. The accident occurred just north of Aspen Rd. It was the third serious crash to close the Malahat in less than 48 hours.
In a statement released by the West Shore RCMP, it appears a blue Suzuki motorcycle heading north, crossed the center line and collided head-on with a southbound truck which was pulling a 30 foot trailer.
There were three occupants in the pick-up truck. They were transported to hospital to be assessed for unknown injuries. The 40 year old motorcyclist unfortunately died at the scene.
Just after midnight, Shauna-lynn Christine Pearson, one of the occupants of the truck, wrote the following message on the Victoria Buzz Facebook page: “Hey i was one of the passengers in the truck my mom and stepdad are okay. thank you to every one that helped us at the scene we all really appreciated it! every one is fine, just all cuddled up watching a movie thankful that we’re okay. R.I.P to the man on the motorcycle and i send my prayers out to his family and loved ones”
Several hours later, she commented again with “I’ve never been in a car accident before now. I cant even sleep, I just keep picturing the motorcyclist and the condition he was in. Every time some one you love leaves the door never ever forget to tell them you love them“
An RCMP Traffic Analyst/Reconstructionist and BC Coroners Service are also investigating the crash. Preliminary evidence recovered at the scene suggested that speed was a factor in the crash.
The Malahat was closed in both direction for several hours as a result. The road re-opened at approximately 1:00 am.
The family of the deceased motorcyclist has been notified. Victim Services has been assisting the people involved in this tragedy.
*CORRECTION – The ETO for the #BCHwy1 closure in #Malahat is between 3am – 4am. http://t.co/0IaQtwu0Rb
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) August 31, 2015
