Police locate bumper, licence plate near site of fatal hit and run collision in Burnaby

Police are asking anyone who might have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage of the incident to contact them. (Ryan Stelting - image credit)
Police are asking anyone who might have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage of the incident to contact them. (Ryan Stelting - image credit)

Burnaby RCMP are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that resulted in the death of a 59-year-old motorcyclist.

Police said in a statement they responded to a report of a hit and run at Canada Way and Imperial Street at 9:45 p.m. Saturday.

They sad the initial investigation suggests that the suspect rear-ended the 59 year old's Harley Davidson. He was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

"This is a very tragic incident that has not only taken a life, but will affect countless individuals," says Cpl. Mike Kalanj of the Burnaby RCMP.

Ryan Stelting
Ryan Stelting

No charges have been laid, according to police, but a bumper and licence plate of a black 2002 Honda Accord was located at the scene.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam video from the area between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. to contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999.

"If you can assist us in our investigation, please come forward and contact the Burnaby RCMP," said Kalanj.