Shawnigan Lake RCMP says a motorcyclist died Thursday night in a single vehicle collision on the Malahat near the summit.
Witnesses told police that a motorcyclist travelling northbound hit the center median and lost control on the Trans-Canada Hwy south of Mill Bay around 9:30pm June 5.
The rider died at the scene. No word on the victim's identity at this time.
The Trans-Canada Hwy was closed in both directions for approximately three hours for the ensuing investigation.
Investigators say speed may have played a factor. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Shawnigan Lake RCMP.