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Man dies in motorcycle crash north of Creston

The motorcyclist drove off the highway on a corner
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(Black Press file)

A 71-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash on Highway 3A near Twin Bays on Saturday (July 27).

The motorcyclist was travelling south alone and failed to navigate a corner, as suggested by evidence at the scene. 

Creston RCMP responded to the collision and arrived as the man was being treated for his injuries. 

"Sadly, the man succumbed to the injuries he sustained and was pronounced deceased at the scene," said Cpl. James Grandy, BC RCMP spokesperson.

The RCMP, BC Highway Patrol, and the BC Coroners Service are continuing to investigate.



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