Motorcyclist dies in crash on Hwy 3: B.C. RCMP
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a transport truck on Highway 3 in B.C.’s southern Interior on Thursday, according to authorities.
Police responded to the crash near the Nancy Green Junction in Rossland at 3:05 p.m., according to a news release from the Trail RCMP issued Friday.
It says a 65-year-old motorcyclist was travelling west when he attempted to pass a commercial transport truck. Police say witnesses reported seeing the motorcycle strike a part of the truck while passing, causing the driver to fall underneath it.
“The man was believed to have been killed instantly,” Mounties said.
“The truck driver was shaken up over the incident but believed to be uninjured.”
Police added the motorcyclist was from Cranbrook and was travelling with his brother and one other person at the time of the fatal collision.
“Another tragedy on our Kootenay roadways is a stark reminding a motor vehicle incident can happen at anytime to anyone,” said Sgt. Mike Wicentowich, in the release. “Please take your time getting to your destination and drive defensively when travelling this summer. We all share the road and need to look out for each other to prevent future incidents like this.”
Police said the highway was closed for several hours while the Trail RCMP and BC Highway Patrol investigated. The BC Coroners Service was also sent to the scene.
No charges are expected to be brought forward in relation to the collision, police said.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Canadian acting legend Donald Sutherland dies at 88, son Kiefer says
Donald Sutherland, the New Brunswick-born acting legend with the distinct baritone voice and prolific stage and screen career that inspired sons Kiefer and Rossif to pursue the craft, has died.
Islamic holiday celebration in Montreal park draws ire from secularists
Images shared on social media of Muslims praying together in a Montreal park have sparked controversy in the province. Members of the city's Muslim community gathered earlier this week to celebrate Eid al-Adha, a holiday to mark the end of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.
Former Ont. fire captain pleads guilty in wife's murder case
A former fire captain and father of two accused of killing his wife pleaded guilty on Thursday to second-degree murder.
Northern Ont. neighbourhood evacuated after live explosive devices from the Second World War found
There were some tense moments in northern Ontario on Wednesday after several Second World War-era explosive devices were found earlier this week.
Vitamix recalls almost 570,000 blender parts
Parts of a pricey blender that can cost up to US$990 can cause deep cuts, Vitamix announced in an expanded recall Thursday — but don’t expect a refund.
Skyrocketing rent: Some Canadians saying goodbye to half their paycheque
A significant number of Canadian renters are spending more than half their paycheque putting a roof over their head, according to a new Royal LePage report.
'Supreme excellence': Trudeau, Hollywood stars honour famed Canadian actor Donald Sutherland
Family, Hollywood peers and other famous fans paid tribute to Donald Sutherland Thursday afternoon following news of his death, lauding the Canadian actor as a screen legend and a brilliant artist.
OPINION Before he made it on stage or in film, Donald Sutherland got his start in local radio
Donald Sutherland, who died at the age of 88, will be remembered for his prodigious acting talent. But as film critic Richard Crouse notes, a lesser known yet inspiring part of Sutherland's career is the time he spent at a local radio station in Nova Scotia.
New Canadian citizenship rules for those born abroad could be delayed until December
An unknown number of young people born abroad to Canadian parents could wait until at least December to be eligible for citizenship.