A 54-year-old motorcyclist has died after a collision Wednesday with an SUV at Como Lake Avenue and Porter Street in Coquitlam.
Mounties said they have yet to determine the cause of the crash, which occurred just after 5 p.m., but have found no evidence of impairment or excessive speed by either of the drivers. The driver and passenger of the SUV were not hurt in the crash.
RCMP Cpl. Michael McLaughlin told The Tri-City News it appears the motorcycle driver, a Coquitlam man, was heading east on Como Lake when it struck the SUV, which was turning left on to Porter.
"We're asking everyone to be extra cautious in these summer months," McLaughlin added in a press release. "Car and truck drivers need to be mindful of seeing more motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians.
"We're also asking motorcyclists to ride as defensively as possible and wear the best helmet, protective gear and high-visibility clothing that they can. Trying to avoid tragedy is a priority that we all share."
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