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Motorcyclist Crashes Into Sedan, Bike Hangs From Signal

5/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

A motorcyclist collided with a sedan on Scott Road near Delta, B.C., leaving the bike wrapped around a traffic signal.
Police arrived before 3 p.m. Saturday, closed Scott Road between 70th and 72nd Avenue, and directed traffic while crews cleared the site.
Delta Firefighters IAFF Local 1763 provided patient care, ensured safety, and removed the motorcycle from the signal.
Onlookers filmed the bike hanging from the signal and called the scene movie-like.

History

Historical Context

An NHTSA study in 1979 found 13 % of motorcycle deaths—about 2,000 riders—that year occurred at intersections, prompting calls for clearer signals. The later 1981 Hurt Report confirmed that roughly 75 % of crashes involve another vehicle, reinforcing the focus on signal visibility. The recent Delta Police collision on Scott Road has revived BC Ministry of Transportation’s review of signal placement, with IAFF Local 1763 firefighters responding.

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Story summary

A motorcyclist collided with a sedan on Scott Road near Delta, B.C., leaving the bike wrapped around a traffic signal.
Police arrived before 3 p.m. Saturday, closed Scott Road between 70th and 72nd Avenue, and directed traffic while crews cleared the site.
Delta Firefighters IAFF Local 1763 provided patient care, ensured safety, and removed the motorcycle from the signal.
Onlookers filmed the bike hanging from the signal and called the scene movie-like.

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