Updated by Shawnigan Lake RCMP at 9:27 on June 6, 2025:
A motorcycle incident on the Trans-Canada Highway at the Mill Bay Road off-ramp has claimed the life of a motorcyclist.
According to Shawnigan Lake RCMP, the incident happened last night (Jun. 5) around 9:30 p.m. when the rider was headed northbound on the highway and unfortunately collided with the centre median.
They say the driver succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Corporal Alex Berube says the investigation has revealed some preliminary results, but they’re still investigating.
“It appears that speed may have played an important factor leading up to the crash,” he says.
The highway was closed off, in both directions, immediately for an investigation and traffic detoured around the incident by way of Mill Bay Road.
Mill Bay Fire Department says in a social media post, that they express their condolences to the family and friends of the rider and express gratitude to all the agencies who helped with the incident.
Anyone with further information should contact Shawnigan Lake RCMP at 250-743-5514.
