By Doug Collins

Motorcyclist dies after crash on old Merritt Highway Wednesday

May 17, 2018 | 8:01 AM

KAMLOOPS — One man has been pronounced deceased after a collision late yesterday afternoon between a car and a motorcycle.

The accident happened on the old Merritt Highway, highway 5A, near the intersection with Campbell Creek Road.

RCMP Corporal Jodi Shelkie says in a news release that police were called out at 4:30 PM Wednesday.

She says according to witnesses, the driver of a northbound motorcycle lost control, and crossed the centre line, hitting an oncoming car.

The 63-year old man on the bike succumbed to his injuries on the way to hospital. 

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The highway was closed for several hours while police investigated. It reopened to traffic about 10:00 PM.

The RCMP and Coroner’s Service are continuing their investigation.