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Motorcyclist dies in collision

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 19 Aug, 2024 09:57 AM
  • Motorcyclist dies in collision

A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a light standard in Abbotsford.

Police say they were called to the intersection of Golden Avenue and Trethewey Street on Saturday at 3:30 p-m and the motorcyclist died from his injuries.

Investigators say they are looking for witnesses and dashcam footage from those who may have been driving near the collision location around that time.

Roads in the area were closed while collision analysts were on scene.

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