Missing motorcyclist found dead near Lac Le Jeune

KAMLOOPS — RCMP say a motorcyclist who was reported overdue after a Sunday (Sept. 22) motorcycle ride has been found dead.

In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the man was reported just before midnight Sunday night. He had gone on a solo motorcycle ride earlier in the day.

Police patrolled near Lac Le Jeune and Timber Lake, a favourite riding area for the man, but did not locate him.

During the noon hour Monday, RCMP were called to help out Kamloops Fire Rescue with a single-vehicle motorcycle fatality.