Serious motorcycle crash closes Nanaimo River Road on Trans-Canada Highway

On August 4, 2026, a motorcyclist traveling south on the Trans-Canada Highway near Nanaimo River Road in British Columbia collided with a sport‑utility vehicle. The rider suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital, while the SUV driver was unharmed. Nanaimo RCMP closed the southbound lanes until at least 1:30 p.m.; the northbound lane was reopened. Traffic backed up as far as Morden Road while crews prepared a landing zone for the air ambulance. Police spokesperson Const. Gary O’Brien advised motorists to avoid the area and noted that the road would remain closed for a significant period. No further details on the injured rider were released at the time of reporting.