Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Abbotsford crash

One of the vehicles involved in a serious collision is shown in this photo from the Abbotsford Police Department.

A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a three-vehicle crash in Abbotsford Saturday, according to authorities.

Officers were called to the scene on the 400 block of Sumas Road around 5:20 p.m. for reports of a crash involving a black Ducati motorcycle, a black Mazda 3 and a green Toyota Sienna, a statement form the Abbotsford Police Department said.

“Upon arrival, emergency responders found all three vehicles with significant damage. The motorcyclist sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a Vancouver-area hospital,” the statement from police said.

“The driver of the Mazda was transported to hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries. The occupants of the Toyota van were assessed at the scene and did not require hospital transport.”

At this point in the investigation impairment is not suspected, police added.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam video from the area is urged to call 604-859-5225.