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Coquitlam man has died after motorcycle crash Friday night

A Coquitlam man has died after a serious accident on Friday night. The man in his 40s was riding a motorcycle when he crashed into a parked vehicle on Ozada Avenue at Tahsis Avenue, in the New Horizons neighbourhood east of Pipeline Road.
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A Coquitlam man in his 40s crashed into a parked vehicle Friday night and later died of his injuries.

A Coquitlam man has died after a serious accident on Friday night.

The man in his 40s was riding a motorcycle when he crashed into a parked vehicle on Ozada Avenue at Tahsis Avenue, in the New Horizons neighbourhood east of Pipeline Road. He was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Coquitlam RCMP say they are still investigating the incident and it's not known whether speed or alcohol were factors.

They're asking any witnesses to contact them at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2015-24401.

In other police news:

Coquitlam RCMP were called to a vehicle parked on Gabriola Avenue in the New Horizons subdivision shortly before 1 p.m. last Friday after a witness noticed a woman slumped over the steering wheel of a Jeep Cherokee.

Officers determined the woman, a Coquitlam resident in her 60s, had suffered from a medical issue and foul play was not suspected. The coroner's office is assisting with the investigation.