Coquitlam RCMP are investigating a weekend collision between a bus and a motorcycle that sent one man to hospital with serious injuries.
Cpl. Michael McLaughlin said the accident happened just before 4 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Blue Mountain Street and Cottonwood Avenue.
“It’s difficult to say what happened until the investigation is concluded,” McLaughlin said, noting that no drugs or alcohol were involved.
He said the community shuttle was making a left turn and the motorcycle hit the rear of the bus.
A spokesperson from TransLink said the transportation authority will conduct its own investigation after the police conclude the file, with the goal of identifying whether the accident could have been prevented and making “corrective action.”
“Obviously there was a serious injury to the motorcyclist and was very upsetting for all,” said Chris Bryan.
As well, the bus driver will be offered counselling to deal with any trauma from the incident.
“We always offer a diffuser in situations like this," he said. "That’s for their own immediate mental health.”
