On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at approximately 8:55 p.m., a 2004 Yamaha YZFR6 motorcycle was racing at a high rate of speed with an unknown BMW vehicle northbound on 97 Street from 118 Avenue. The 18-year-old operator of the Yamaha mounted the curb on the east side of 97 Street and continued on the sidewalk before striking a bus shelter at approximately 120 Avenue that contained multiple people waiting for the bus.
The bus shelter occupants included a 21-year-old male who was transported to hospital by paramedics but sadly, was pronounced deceased. A 46-year-old male and an 18-year-old female sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and her 10-month-old son sustained serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. They were also all transported to hospital by paramedics.
The 18-year-old motorcycle operator sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by paramedics. He is subsequently being charged with dangerous operation causing death and three counts of dangerous operation causing bodily harm.
The EPS Major Collision Investigations Section (MCIS) is investigating the collision and is seeking witnesses to the collision or any information on the BMW involved.