Motorcyclist dies in East Vancouver crash
Police are investigating after a serious crash left a motorcyclist dead in East Vancouver on Wednesday evening.
The crash happened at 41st Avenue and Rupert Street just before 7 p.m. PT. The motorcycle and a white Mazda 3 collided near the intersection, police said in a statement.
The 41-year-old motorcycle rider died on scene. The motorcycle was found on its side in the middle of the road several metres away from the victim, and a helmet was seen on the ground nearby.
Police said the 26-year-old driver of the Mazda stayed at the scene and has co-operated with investigators.
"Drugs and alcohol are not considered to be the cause of the collision at this time," police said.
Police are asking any witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage to call VPD's Collision Investigation Unit at 604-717-3012.
