News release

Police looking for more witnesses and video after a serious motorcycle crash on Highway #1

April 13, 2026 - Langley, British Columbia
From: BC Highway Patrol

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If you have dash camera video or saw the events that led to a motorcycle crash on Highway #1 near 256^th, BC Highway Patrol needs to speak to you.

On April 11, 2026, at 1:50 p.m., a grey Harley Davidson motorcycle lost control and crashed in the eastbound passing (left) lane in an area of the highway that is currently under construction. The rider, a 46-year-old Vancouver man, was seriously hurt. 

“In order to fully understand how this crash happened, we need to see more dash camera video and speak to witnesses who saw the minutes leading up to the collision,” says Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. “At this time, it does not appear that any other vehicles were involved.”

Highway #1 was closed in the eastbound lanes for just under two hours as police officers conducted their investigation. 

If you saw this motorcycle crash, or you have dash-camera video, please call BC Highway Patrol – Burnaby at 604-526-9744 and quote file (1003) 2026-1105. 

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