POLICE – Collision at Eighth and Richmond takes life of motorcyclist

Police are investigating a Saturday motor-vehicle collision that claimed a life.

On Aug. 19, 2023, around 9:45 p.m., an off-duty police officer was travelling northbound on 8th Street when she came upon a collision scene involving a northbound motorcycle and a southbound pickup truck at the intersection of Richmond Avenue.

A retired paramedic was also present and attended to the motorcyclist, who was confirmed deceased shortly after.

The driver of the truck was located nearby and did not appear to receive any serious injuries, police said. He was cooperative with the investigation.

Traffic was diverted while emergency responders attended.

“Frontline officers, the Kamloops RCMP Traffic Unit, and a collision reconstructionist have been involved in the investigation, which is well underway and progressing,” said Cpl. Crystal Evelyn.

Anyone who witnessed or captured video footage of the collision and has not has yet shared it with police is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2023-29997.