A 27-year-old Fruitvale man has been killed after hitting an elk on his motorcycle near the top of the Montrose hill on Highway 3B.
RCMP Staff Sgt. Dave Johnson said the incident happened around 4:20 a.m. on Monday. The motorcycle was travelling from Montrose toward Trail. The man died at the scene.
“This is a tragic loss that will be felt deeply in a close-knit community like ours,” Johnson said. “Incidents involving wildlife can happen suddenly and with little warning, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to the man’s family, friends, and all those affected by this incident.”
The highway was closed until about 7 a.m.
The matter has been turned over to the BC Coroners Service. RCMP determined that there was nothing criminal about the incident.
