The first seven months of 2018 have seen 30 deaths from motorcycle incidents so far; by comparison, the same period last year saw 14. Out of 30 victims of motorcycle crashes so far this year, 27 were male and three were female. ( Jen St. Denis / Metro File )Out of the 30 victims, 27 were male and three were female, according to the BC Coroners Service. That was consistent with past numbers: 91 per cent of the deaths from January 2008 to July 2018 were male. Deaths are traditionally concentrated in the summer months; 55 per cent of the deaths between 2008 and 2017 have occurred between June and August.

Source: thestar September 24, 2018 21:56 UTC