Burnaby RCMP seek witnesses after serious Barnet Hwy collision

Community Safety Alert – Witnesses and Dashcam Footage Needed

The Burnaby RCMP is urgently asking the public for witnesses and dashcam recordings following a serious collision involving an e-dirt bike on Barnet Highway. A 15-year-old boy riding the e-dirt bike was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and investigators are working to understand exactly what led to the crash.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 23, 2026, on the westbound lanes of Barnet Highway near Cariboo Road North in Burnaby, British Columbia. The driver of the other vehicle involved in the collision remained at the scene and is cooperating with police. The Burnaby RCMP’s specialized collision investigators are now leading the file and are appealing for support from anyone who was travelling through the area at the time.

Official Incident Details

According to the Burnaby RCMP, frontline officers responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle collision involving an e-dirt bike on the westbound side of Barnet Highway near Cariboo Road North on June 23, 2026. The crash has left a teenage rider with significant injuries and has triggered a detailed collision investigation.

The Criminal Collision Investigation Team (CCIT) with Burnaby RCMP has taken carriage of the investigation. At this stage, officers have not yet determined the full circumstances leading up to the collision and are relying on the community’s help to piece together what happened.

Public Assistance Requested

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community members and anyone who was driving in the area to assist Burnaby RCMP in their investigation. If you saw the collision, noticed an e-dirt bike or related driving behaviour in the area, or have dashcam footage, your information could be critical.

Burnaby RCMP are specifically asking for:

• Any witnesses who saw the collision involving the e-dirt bike and another vehicle on Barnet Highway near Cariboo Road North on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
• Any dashcam video from vehicles travelling on Barnet Highway, in either direction (eastbound or westbound), between 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. that day.
• Video specifically from the stretch of Barnet Highway between Cariboo Road North in Burnaby and Reed Point Way (Port Moody).

If you have information or dashcam footage that could help:

• Call Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999.
• When you call, reference file number 2026-21877 to direct your information to the correct investigation.

Your cooperation can support the work of the RCMP’s collision specialists and may help clarify how this serious incident on a major route in Burnaby’s transportation corridor unfolded.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, serious collisions involving young riders and higher-speed roadways like Barnet Highway are a key safety concern for the British Columbia community. E-bikes and e-dirt bikes are increasingly common, and when they share space with larger vehicles, the consequences of any crash can be severe—especially for teenagers and other vulnerable road users.

We encourage drivers in and around Burnaby to stay particularly alert where highways intersect with residential routes or recreational access points. Reducing speed when conditions are complex, checking mirrors and blind spots carefully, and watching for smaller, less visible road users like cyclists and e-bike riders all reduce the likelihood and severity of collisions. Families of riders should also ensure teenagers understand local traffic laws, proper routing, and visibility practices (such as wearing helmets and high-visibility gear) when riding near or across busy corridors.

Community vigilance and rapid sharing of information with police are essential for improving road safety outcomes over time. Alongside local collision data and broader Burnaby crime and safety statistics, incidents like this help highlight where infrastructure, education, and enforcement efforts may be most needed. By responding promptly when police request dashcam footage or eyewitness accounts, residents directly contribute to safer roads and more effective investigations.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.