Motorcyclist faces hefty consequences after speeding through downtown Parksville 

A 23-year-old motorcyclist is now facing charges for excessive speed and dangerous stunts. 

On June 11, BC Highway Patrol pulled over the rider after catching him driving more than 50 km/h over the speed limit and performing dangerous stunts on roads through areas containing parks, restaurants and crosswalks.  

Police say the incident was addressed immediately, but there was a point when they recorded his speed at an unbelievable rate. 

 “The vehicle is reported to have sped up to a top speed of 193 km/h in the 60 zone, more than three times the speed limit on busy downtown streets,” they say. 

According to police, they were able to stop the motorcyclist, and the 23-year-old now faces criminal allegations of Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle.  

The motorcycle was also impounded for seven days.  

Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner is a local reporter in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and is based in Duncan. He has worked in radio for over three years, with all of them in British Columbia. He was previously at 91.7 Coast FM in Nanaimo and also has a weekend show on 89.7 Sun FM. When he is not on the air, he can be found travelling the island and enjoying everything that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.

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