Mounties have released more details as they continue to investigate a crash with an SUV driver that left a motorcyclist critically injured in Delta Saturday.
Police were reportedly called to the scene of the crash near the Tsawwassen BC Ferries terminal around 11:15 a.m.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE!The BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) says the driver of a black Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with the driver of a dark green Toyota SUV. A grey Honda vehicle was also damaged by debris from the crash.
“There appear to be serious injuries, and the motorcyclist is on his way to be treated at hospital,” Delta Police Department Staff Sgt. Mike Whiteley told 1130 NewsRadio at the time.
In an update Monday, police have identified the motorcyclist as a 37-year-old man from Port Alberni.
The BCHP says he is “expected to survive but may have life-altering injuries.”
Police say no one else was injured.
Though the driver of the Toyota SUV remained on scene and is cooperating with police, investigators say knowing more about the moments leading up to the crash is crucially important.
“If you were in the area and saw these vehicles, or have dash camera footage, you could really help police by sharing what you saw,” said Cpl. Michael McLaughlin.
If you have information to share, you can call call 604-526-9744 and quote file 2025-1217.
Traffic was detoured after the crash closed a section of Highway 17 in both directions Saturday, blocking access to the ferry terminal.
—With files from Emma Crawford