The Annapolis Valley RCMP Traffic Services is investigating a collision between a motorcycle and a passenger van which happened on Highway 1 in Wilmot, Annapolis County at approximately 4:30 p.m. Monday.
An eastbound motorcycle collided with a van as it was making a left turn into a driveway.
The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene, said Sgt. Rich Walkinshaw. The lone occupant of the van was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The impact of the collision caused the motorcycle to burst into flames.
A traffic collision re-constructionist was at scene and Highway 1 was closed for a few hours.
Walkinshaw said a preliminary investigation suggests speed as a factor in the collision.
Traffic Services is continuing the investigation in confirming the deceased's identity as well as investigating the causal factors of the crash.
Motorcyclist killed in Wilmot crash
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