A motorcyclist was killed following a collision on the Pacific Marine Route near Lake Cowichan on Sunday.
Investigations determined that the motorcyclist was travelling south near the 18 kilometre marker and drove off the roadway after failing to navigate a corner, falling down a steep embankment. Speed is believed to be a determining factor.
The British Columbia Ambulance Service (BCAS) responded to the call at around 3 p.m. after another motorcyclist witnessed the collision. The witness performed CPR until the BCAS arrived, but the motorcyclist succumbed to their injuries.
Lake Cowichan RCMP, the Island District Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service, and the BC Coroner’s Service are investigating the collision. The motorcyclist’s next-of-kin have been notified.
The police are releasing no further information, such as the motorcyclist’s age and gender, as the investigation continues. Police are asking anyone with information about the collision to contact the Lake Cowichan RCMP at 250-749-6668.