A man is dead after a horrific motorcycle crash south of Campbell River. Dean Stoltz has more.
Campbell River RCMP says a motorcyclist has died following a head-on collision with a dump truck Thursday morning.
Investigators say the man in his 50s was riding north on Highway 19A when he crossed the centre line and hit the truck at Heard Road.
On scene of a fatal motorcycle vs dump truck crash #CampbellRiver. Hwy19a and Heard Rd. Detour in effect. @CHEK_News pic.twitter.com/Mn0fgXPatm
— Dean Stoltz (@deanstoltzchek) September 13, 2018
After the initial impact, police say the southbound dump truck lost its steering, crossed into oncoming traffic and flipped over before hitting a hydro pole.
Authorities say the truck driver was not hurt but is shaken.
Crews working to turn over flipped truck after a fatal crash in Campbell River on Sept. 13, 2018.
The crash closed the Old Island Highway at Heard Road until about 3:30 p.m. while investigators worked to determine the cause of the crash. The highway is now open.
The coroner was at the scene, along with highway crews that were diverting traffic.
Reminder via @DriveBC: #BCHwy19A is closed at Heard Rd because of collision. Assessment in progress. Detour Via Angles Road to Peak Road to Crawford Road https://t.co/mzV6CAhJeR #CampbellRiver
— BC Transportation (@TranBC) September 13, 2018
BC Hydro personnel were called in to help with power lines.
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