Motorcycle left dangling from traffic light after speeding through intersection in Canada: ‘like seeing a movie’

In an alarming sequence of events, a motorcycle became suspended from a traffic light in British Columbia on Saturday, May 9, after the rider collided with a sedan at an intersection near the Surrey-Delta border, about 20 miles from downtown Vancouver.

The unusual crash scene unfolded in the late afternoon when, according to witnesses, the motorcycle appeared to be traveling at high speed through the intersection before striking a passenger vehicle. The force of the collision sent the bike airborne, where it became wedged and left hanging from an overhead traffic signal assembly, drawing stunned reactions from bystanders.

The intersection, located in a busy corridor between Surrey and Delta, was quickly cordoned off as emergency crews responded. The area sits just outside Vancouver, a major metropolitan hub where traffic corridors regularly see heavy commuter flow.

“Never seen anything like this”

Several witnesses captured the aftermath on cell phone cameras, with images and video circulating widely on social media within hours of the crash. The footage showed the motorcycle lodged high above the roadway while first responders assessed the scene below. Debris from the collision was scattered across multiple lanes, and traffic was diverted for hours as investigators documented the intersection.

One witness, Surrey resident William Chan, described the surreal nature of what he saw while speaking to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). “Never seen anything like this, like seeing a movie,” Chan said, recalling the moment he arrived at the scene and saw the motorcycle suspended above the roadway.

Both drivers were treated for injuries

Police confirmed that both the motorcyclist and the driver of the sedan were transported to the hospital following the collision. While the motorcyclist did suffer serious but non-life-threatening injuries, multiple reports confirm the driver of the sedan was uninjured.

In a statement, local law enforcement said officers were called to the intersection shortly after the crash was reported and that the investigation remains ongoing. Police are working to determine the sequence of events, including the speed of the motorcycle and whether traffic signals or right-of-way violations played a role in the collision.

Investigators also reviewed multiple witness recordings as part of their early inquiry, which has become standard practice in serious intersection crashes where visual evidence is widely available. Officials have not said whether charges are being considered, noting that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages.

Traffic in the area was heavily disrupted for several hours while crews worked to clear wreckage and restore the intersection. The damaged traffic light structure was inspected for safety before being brought back into service. Authorities are urging any additional witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to come forward as they continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the crash.