Coquitlam RCMP seek dash-cam video in fatal motorcycle collision

Coquitlam, Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS), Information Wanted

2024-08-08 16:13 PDT

File # 2024-20671

Coquitlam RCMP are seeking witnesses and dash-cam video for a fatal motor vehicle collision in Coquitlam.

Coquitlam RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a white GMC Yukon SUV and a motorcycle at Glen Drive and Pipeline Road in Coquitlam at 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Upon attendance, police located the driver of the motorcycle receiving life-saving measures.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 31-year-old man from Coquitlam, has since succumbed to their injuries.

Initial reports indicate that the motorcyclist was travelling east on Glen Drive approaching Pipeline Road when the collision occurred with a white GMC Yukon that was travelling south along Pipeline Road in Coquitlam.

The driver of the GMC Yukon remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

Driver impairment is not believed to be a factor.

The road was temporarily closed while first responders, including the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) were on scene.

Police have spoken to a number of witnesses who remained on scene when officers attended, said Media Relations Officer, Corporal Alexa Hodgins. We are asking anyone who may have seen the motorcycle or white GMC Yukon before the collision, witnessed the collision or may have video in the area of Pipeline Road and Glen Drive in Coquitlam between 8:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. to contact our investigators.

The Investigational Support Team (IST) has assumed conduct of the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2024-20671.

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Email: coquitlam_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: coquitlam.rcmp-grc.gc.ca (English only)

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