17-Year-Old Killed in Dirt Bike and Car Collision in Nanaimo

A 17-year-old has died following a road collision in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.

According to the RCMP, the crash occurred at around 6 p.m. Tuesday in the 2200 block of Extension Road in the southern part of the city, involving a dirt bike and a car.

First responders rushed to the scene and made extensive efforts to save the teenager’s life. However, the victim succumbed to serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, remained at the scene and is cooperating fully with the investigation.

Following an initial investigation, police said there was no indication of criminal activity on the driver’s part. Impairment by drugs or alcohol has also been ruled out.

Investigators have obtained witness statements and dashcam footage from the scene. The investigation into the fatal collision is ongoing.