Fatal motorcycle crash in Black Creek

A 16-year-old Courtenay youth has suffered fatal injuries after a crash on Island Highway North in Black Creek.

The Comox Valley RCMP responded to a motorcycle crash on Island Highway North near Endall Road on Sunday, November 7th, 2021 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Frontline officers, along with other emergency services personnel, attended the scene where lifesaving measures were being provided to a motorcycle rider.  Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The initial investigation suggests the motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed when it crashed into a vehicle crossing the highway. The driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries.

“The Comox Valley RCMP offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of this young person. Undoubtedly, our entire community will be impacted by this heartbreaking loss” said Cst. Monika Terragni, Comox Valley RCMP Media Relations Officer.

Comox Valley RCMP is being assisted by the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) as the investigation moves forward.

If you witnessed this incident, or have any other information, you are asked to call the Comox Valley RCMP at (250) 338-1321.