ON Tuesday, August 1 at approximately 6:50 p.m., Ridge Meadows RCMP frontline members responded to a report of a motor vehicle incident at Lougheed Highway and Spilsbury Street in Maple Ridge in which the driver lost control of their motorcycle and swerved into oncoming traffic colliding directly with a minivan.

BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) attempted life-saving measures on the motorcyclist, however, the 45-year-old female motorcyclist of Port Moody was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) also attended the scene to support the investigation. Roads were closed for approximately five hours between 7 p.m. and 12 a.m.

Due to the nature of this collision, if you were a witness at this scene and have been affected in any way, do not hesitate to contact the Ridge Meadows Victim Services program at 604-467-7650.

Police are still seeking witnesses and/or dash cam footage from the area. If you have information for the police, you are requested to contact the Ridge Meadows RCMP directly at 604-463-6251.