A 21-year-old motorcyclist is dead after hitting a tree in East Vancouver Thursday night.
The Vancouver Police Department said officers tried to pull the young man over near Victoria Drive and East Hastings around 9 pm, but he failed to stop for police.
Police allege he collided with several vehicles along Victoria Drive before crashing into a tree near Victoria Drive and 8th Avenue.
“Despite life-saving attempts made by first responders, the 21-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene,” Cpl. Tania Visintin said in a news release.
The Independent Investigations Office of BC is looking into what happened. The police watchdog probes all deaths and serious injuries involving police in BC.
Anyone who saw what happened or has information is asked to contact VPD at 604-717-3012.