A motorcyclist is dead and police are searching for a suspect after a hit-and-run collision in Burnaby on Saturday night.
Burnaby RCMP said officers were called to the area of Canada Way and Imperial Street around 9:45 p.m.
The motorcycle’s rider, a man in his late 50s, was rushed to hospital but did not survive.
Mounties said they believe a black Honda Accord hit the Harley Davidson from behind as they were both travelling westbound on Canada Way, before fleeing the scene.
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The Honda was located empty about two hours later. No one has been arrested.
Crash investigators remained on scene throughout the night, and could be seen using a drone as they worked.
“We have so many things to be optimistic about in this province right now, and there’s going to be a lot of celebrating going on today, but if we can just take a minute and make sure everyone gets home safe today — whether you are a dad, celebrating a dad or a lost dad, let’s all get home,” Burnaby RCMP Const. Michael Kalanj said.
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Anyone who saw the collision or has video recorded in the area between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. is asked to contact Burnaby RCMP.
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