An 82-year-old cyclist has died after a crash involving a dump truck in Langford, British Columbia, on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Millstream Road around 1:30 p.m. local time.
Details of the Incident
Emergency services responded to the scene and found the cyclist with life-threatening injuries. Despite efforts to revive him, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the dump truck remained at the location and is cooperating with police. No charges have been filed at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.
Community Response
Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson expressed condolences to the victim's family, stating, "This is a tragic loss for our community. We are working closely with authorities to understand what happened and to ensure road safety for all users." Local cycling advocacy groups have called for improved infrastructure to protect vulnerable road users.
Police are asking any witnesses or those with dashcam footage to contact the West Shore RCMP. The intersection was closed for several hours for investigation but has since reopened.
This incident adds to a growing concern over cyclist safety in the region. According to recent data, there have been 15 cyclist fatalities in British Columbia in 2026, prompting calls for stricter regulations and better bike lanes.
