First responders on scene at a fatal motorcycle accident on Yale Road West Friday night in Chilliwack.(Shane MacKichan Photo)

First responders on scene at a fatal motorcycle accident on Yale Road West Friday night in Chilliwack.(Shane MacKichan Photo)

Motorcyclist dead in late-night crash in Chilliwack

Force of the impact sheared off a light standard

  • Aug. 11, 2018 12:00 a.m.

One person is dead following a motorcycle accident Friday night west of Chilliwack.

The incident occurred at around 11:15 p.m. when the driver lost control of the bike on Yale Road West near Royal Wood Drive.

The force of the impact sheered off a light standard.

The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other vehicles were involved.

Traffic in the area was diverted for several hours as police completed their investigation.

Mission City Record