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Motorcyclist killed in Highway 99 crash near George Massey Tunnel

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Major delays expected after vehicle crash closes Highway 99 in Delta
An early Wednesday morning crash has shut down northbound lanes on Highway 99 in Delta. Police said the lanes will be closed for several hours just before the George Massey Tunnel.

Emergency crews are at the scene of a significant crash in Delta, B.C., on Highway 99.

The crash happened around 6:15 a.m. Wednesday between Exit 28 and the George Massey Tunnel, in the northbound lanes of the highway.

At 10:20 a.m., BC Highway Patrol said a motorcyclist died in the crash.

“A motorcyclist ran into a car and fell onto the roadway,” a BC Highway Patrol spokesperson said in an email.

“The motorcyclist was critically injured by the rear wheels of a semi-truck and tragically has passed away.”

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BC Highway Patrol said it is now searching for the semi-truck driver, who may not have known what had happened.

According to DriveBC, all northbound lanes are blocked but one counter-flow lane is open.

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Drivers are being cautioned to expect major delays.

Delta police said Highway 99 northbound before the tunnel will remain closed for several hours.

Anyone with information, including video footage, is asked to contact BC Highway Patrol at 604-526-9744.

 

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