Crash outside Langley Events Centre leaves motorcyclist dead, police say

A motorcyclist is dead after a serious crash outside the Langley Events Centre Wednesday night.

The collision occurred shortly before 6 p.m. at the intersection of 200 Street and 80 Avenue, local Mounties said in a news release.

Langley RCMP said the crash led to closures of the eastbound lanes of 80 Avenue and the southbound lanes of 200 Street, as well as all but one northbound lane of 200 Street. The westbound lanes of 80 Avenue remained open.

“This closure will remain in effect for hours,” said spokesperson Sgt. Zynal Sharoom in an email to CTV News.

“Unfortunately, we are investigating a fatality.”

One other person was taken to hospital in the incident, police said. They did not elaborate on the person’s condition.

Police asked anyone who was in the area at the time of the crash – especially those with dash camera video – to contact Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200 and quote file number 2025-25603.