Calgary police are investigating after a collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck hauling a utility trailer killed a 35-year-old man on Thursday.
It happened just before 6 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of Stoney Trail and Sarcee Trail northwest.
Investigators believe a white 2023 GMC Sierra pickup, with a utility trailer attached, was travelling eastbound on Stoney in the middle lane.
As it approached some slowing traffic, the driver braked and changed lanes to the left, striking a red 2019 Ducati 959 Panigale motorcycle that was travelling in the far left lane of Stoney Trail.
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The motorcycle and rider were knocked down and came to rest near the guardrails in the centre median.
The rider was rushed to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries, where he later died.
The driver of the pickup, who was not injured, remained at the scene.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam video from the area at the time to contact them at 403-266-1234.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers online, by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or by downloading the Crime Stoppers app — P3 Tips — from the app store.
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