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Motorcyclist driving 200 km/h before crash, say police

CALGARY – Police believe a motorcycle involved in a crash on Thursday was travelling more than 200 km/h at the time.

Officers first spotted the bike on Hubalta Road S.E. around 10 p.m., and followed it as it turned a corner into the community of Erin woods.

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The driver lost control along Erin Woods Blvd. S.E., and began travelling over lawns and through a fence, before finally crashing in front of a house.

The motorcyclist suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries.

No one else was hurt.

Police are investigating if alcohol was involved.

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