A motorcycle was left dangling from a traffic light standard above an intersection after a crash in Delta, British Columbia, on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. local time at the intersection of 72nd Avenue and 120th Street.
Details of the Crash
According to Delta Police Department, a motorcycle was traveling eastbound on 72nd Avenue when it collided with a vehicle turning left. The impact sent the motorcycle airborne, and it became lodged in the traffic light pole. The rider, a 34-year-old man, was thrown from the bike and sustained minor injuries. He was treated at the scene and later released.
Response and Investigation
Emergency services responded quickly, closing the intersection for several hours to safely remove the motorcycle and investigate the cause of the crash. Police are looking into whether speed or distraction played a role. The driver of the other vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities.
This unusual incident has drawn attention from local residents, with many stopping to take photos. Delta Police remind all drivers to exercise caution and obey traffic laws to prevent such accidents.
