August 07, 2012 05:25
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Lake Cowichan RCMP say two people died following a motorcycle/pedestrain collision Saturday night. A motorcycle with a driver and passenger struck a 48 year old female crossing an intersection with her dog. The woman and dog both died at the scene.
The driver of the motorbike, a 60 year old Chemainus man, was transported to hospital where he died on route. His 49 year old female passenger is being treated for non life-threatening injuries.
Cause of the collision is under investigation.