Motorcyclist in critical condition after two-motorbike crash in West Vancouver

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A motorcyclist is in hospital in critical condition after her motorbike collided with another on Highway 99 in West Vancouver on Sunday.

Paramedics, fire services and police were called to the 7000 block of Highway 99 around 7 p.m., the West Vancouver Police Department said Monday.

“Two motorcyclists travelling together in the same lane collided, causing one of the riders to lose control and leave the roadway before coming into contact with the rock wall,” police said in a news release.

One motorcyclist was given life-sustaining treatment at the scene before being airlifted to hospital in critical condition.

The affected part of Highway 99 was closed Sunday evening before being reopened two hours later, said police.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam video is asked to call the RCMP at 604-925-7300 and quote file number 25-8927.