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Speed, alcohol may be factors in fatal Saskatoon motorcycle crash

Saskatoon police say speed and alcohol may be factors in a fatal motorcycle crash. Luke Banville / Global News

SASKATOON – Police believe speed and alcohol are contributing factors in a fatal motorcycle crash in Saskatoon. At around 8:45 p.m. CT Friday, officers were called to the intersection of 25th Street East and Spadina Crescent.

According to investigators, it appears a 26-year-old man lost control of his motorcycle and struck a lamp post while travelling westbound on 25th Street.

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The rider passed away as a result of his injuries. His name has not been released at this time.

Traffic was restricted as collision analysts completed their work at the crash scene.

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