16-06-2025
Police seek witnesses after ‘potentially life-altering' crash in North Vancouver
The Lower Lonsdale area of North Vancouver is shown in an image from June 2019. (CTV News Vancouver's Pete Cline in Chopper 9)
Mounties in North Vancouver are searching for witnesses to a crash that left a motorcyclist in hospital with serious injuries.
A statement from the North Vancouver RCMP says the department received multiple reports of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Lonsdale Avenue and 14th Street just before 4 p.m. Sunday.
Investigators believe the motorcycle was travelling north on Lonsdale when it was struck by a white Tesla attempting to make a left turn onto 14th Street.
'Several bystanders rushed to help the motorcyclist, who sustained serious, potentially life-altering injuries and was transported to the hospital by paramedics,' the statement said.
The area was closed to traffic for several hours while investigators gathered evidence from the scene.
Police are asking anyone with dash-camera video from the area at the time of the crash to come forward.
Authorities are also looking to speak with the driver of a second white Tesla that was seen travelling south on Lonsdale Avenue at 14th Street just prior to the crash.
'The vehicle's dash cam may contain crucial footage that could assist in the investigation,' the statement said.
Anyone with information related to the collision is urged to contact the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311.
'Police would also like to commend the bystanders who quickly rushed to the aid of the injured motorcyclist,' the statement concluded.
'Understandably, the incident was quite traumatic for witnesses. Anyone affected and wishing to speak with Victim Services is encouraged to call 604-969-7540.'
