45-year-old Port Moody woman killed in Maple Ridge motorcycle crash

RCMP are investigating a motorcycle crash in Maple Ridge Tuesday evening that left a 45-year-old Port Moody woman dead.

Police said the crash happened at Lougheed Highway and Spilsbury Street, shortly before 7 p.m.

Mounties said the motorcyclist lost control of her bike, swerving into oncoming traffic where she collided with a minivan.

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Despite the best efforts of paramedics she died at the scene.

The crash prompted road closures until midnight as police and the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service investigated.

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Police are encouraging anyone who witnessed the crash and needs support to contact the Ridge Meadows Victim Services program at 604-467-7650.

Anyone who saw the crash or has relevant video is also being asked to contact RCMP at 604-463-6251.