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Motorcycle Hangs From Traffic Light After Delta, B.C., Crash That Injures Rider

Investigators cite likely speed involvement during an ongoing reconstruction.

Overview

  • Delta police say the motorcycle and a silver BMW collided on Scott Road near 72nd Avenue on Saturday afternoon, sending the bike onto the overhead signal.
  • The rider suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital, and the BMW driver was unhurt.
  • Scott Road between 70th and 72nd closed as firefighters and other crews secured the scene, cleared debris, and later lowered the bike from the signal.
  • Police say speed is believed to have contributed, and the exact sequence that left the motorcycle lodged overhead remains under investigation.
  • Images and CCTV spread widely on social media, and fire crews used the attention to urge drivers and riders to slow down and stay alert at intersections.