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Motorcyclist killed after hitting pole in south Edmonton

Vik Mohan was killed when his motorcycle struck a pole in the area of Calgary Trail and 55 Avenue Sunday, July 2, 2017. Credit: Facebook: Vik Mohan

Edmonton police believe speed was a factor in a deadly motorcycle crash over the Canada Day weekend.

Shortly before 11:30 p.m. Sunday, police were called to the area of Calgary Trail and 55 Avenue.

Officers said a 33-year-old man was riding a 2013 Kawasaki ZX636 motorcycle south on Calgary Trail when he hit a pole.

The man was taken to hospital where he died of his injuries. The victim has been identified as Vik Mohan.

A memorial with flowers began to grow at the site of the crash on Tuesday. Messages of condolence were also written on tape on the pole.

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The crash is still under investigation.

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