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By Dylana Kneeshaw / James Peters

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One person killed in motorcycle crash outside of Savona

May 2, 2022 | 11:40 AM

SAVONA, B.C. — Kamloops RCMP say one person was killed yesterday (May 1) in a motorcycle crash outside of Savona.

In a news release, spokesperson Cst. Crystal Evelyn says the crash took place near Tunkwa Lake Road and the Trans Canada Highway at about 1:40 p.m. Sunday.

RCMP have confirmed it was a single motorcycle crash with one rider, a man in his 70s, who died at scene.

Evelyn says initial investigation indicates the rider rounded a corner and lost control on gravel. A bystander stopped to help, but the rider could not be saved.

“Initial reports indicated the collision involved a truck and a motorcycle, but further investigation revealed the truck belonged to a bystander who was flagged down and immediately began administering emergency response,” said Evelyn.

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The B.C. Coroners Service is also investigating. Anyone with further information, including dashcam footage, is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP at (250) 828-3000 and refer to file number 2022-14219.