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Edmonton man injured in motorcycle crash near Canmore

STARS Air Ambulance responds to a motorcycle crash on Highway 1A on Monday, September 7, 2015. RCMP

CALGARY – An Edmonton man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash west of Calgary on Monday.

Emergency crews were called to Highway 1A between Canmore and Exshaw at around 4 p.m.

Investigators believe the motorcycle rear-ended a Pontiac Vibe as both vehicles were travelling eastbound. The collision caused the motorcyclist to lose control and crash his bike.

The 59-year-old was rushed to the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary by STARS Air Ambulance in life-threatening condition.

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Three occupants travelling in the Pontiac were uninjured.

RCMP say the driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

Investigators have ruled out road conditions, weather conditions, alcohol and speed as factors in the crash.

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Highway 1A was closed in both directions for several hours while an investigation was conducted.

RCMP recover the motorcycle involved in a crash on Highway 1A near Canmore on Monday, September 7, 2015. Global News

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