Motorcyclist seriously injured in Highway 1 crash in Abbotsford

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on Highway 1 in the Fraser Valley Saturday afternoon, according to authorities.

Officers were called to the westbound lanes near Atkinson Road in Abbotsford just after 2 p.m. for reports a collision, the B.C. Highway Patrol said in a statement. The motorcycle involved was a Suzuki, and the other vehicle was a Mitsubishi RVR, police said.

“Initial investigation indicated that the Mitsubishi RVR was travelling westbound when the motorcycle, travelling in the same direction collided with the vehicle,” the statement from Mounties said.

“The impact of the collision was a such that debris were strewn across the highway, resulting in serious injuries to the motorcyclist.”

The driver of the Mitsubishi was not injured, police added.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dash-cam video is urged to call 604-702-4039.