Motorcyclist dies in Richmond crash; RCMP seek witnesses

Richmond RCMP are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after a motorcyclist died following a collision with a passenger vehicle on Sept. 1.

The crash occurred at about 4:43 p.m. at the intersection of No. 1 and Lockhart roads. Police said the rider was taken to hospital and later died of their injuries.

The Richmond RCMP Serious Crime Unit is leading the investigation. Police are asking anyone who saw the collision, or who travelled through the area between 4:15 and 4:50 p.m. and may have dashcam footage, to contact investigators.

Cpl. Melissa Lui, the RCMP's media relations officer, said investigators are working to establish the circumstances of the collision. Information can be provided to Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212, quoting file number 2026-27932.