Man in life-threatening condition after collision in southeast Calgary

A man is in life-threatening condition after a motorcycle collision in southeast Calgary on Friday.

At around 10:40 a.m., police said a man in his 30s was riding a  2007 Suzuki motorcycle south in the left lane of Barlow Trail Southeast approaching 66th Avenue Southeast.

Police said a woman in her 40s was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Express van on 66th Avenue Southeast at the same time. Police said the woman was preparing to turn north onto Barlow Trail.

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The motorcyclist, who entered the intersection, tried to break but collided with the driver-side door of the van. The motorcyclist was thrown off his motorbike and landed on the road.

The woman stopped and remained on scene after the collision, police said.

The motorcyclist was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition.

Police said excessive speed and impairment by drugs or alcohol are not considered factors in the collision. The intersection was closed for several hours while officers investigated the incident.