A 47 year old man from Consul has died as a result of a motorcycle accident in the community of Eastend.

In the early morning hours of Sunday September 15 Eastend Emergency Services were called to the scene of a collision between a motorcycle and a parked vehicle on the 500 block of Pottery Street in Eastend.

The male was located in medical distress with apparent collision-related injuries. By-standers administered first aid until EMS arrived, however  the man was declared deceased at the scene.

The Coroner and the RCMP Collision Analyst Services attended the scene and the matter is still under investigation.

RCMP are reminding the public to wear proper safety equipment, such as helmets, when operating motorcycles as well as to never consume alcohol or drugs when driving any type of vehicle.