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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Chaparral crash

Emergency crews respond to a motorcycle crash on Chaparral Boulevard S.E. near Chaparral Ravine Way S.E. on Friday, May 13, 2016.
Emergency crews respond to a motorcycle crash on Chaparral Boulevard S.E. near Chaparral Ravine Way S.E. on Friday, May 13, 2016. Global News / David Boushy

One man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in the community of Chaparral on Friday.

Emergency crews were called to Chaparral Boulevard S.E. near Chaparral Ravine Way S.E. at around 8:20 a.m.

Police said it appeared the victim was travelling northbound when he lost control of the motorcycle, hitting a curb and then crashing into a bench at a bus stop.

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The motorcycle slid another 130 metres before coming to a stop in the right-hand lane.

EMS transported the victim to the Foothills Medical Centre in serious but stable, non-life-threatening condition.

Investigators are working to determine why the victim lost control of his motorcycle

Emergency crews respond to a motorcycle crash on Chaparral Boulevard S.E. near Chaparral Ravine Way S.E. on Friday, May 13, 2016.
Emergency crews respond to a motorcycle crash on Chaparral Boulevard S.E. near Chaparral Ravine Way S.E. on Friday, May 13, 2016. Global News / David Boushy

– With files from David Boushy

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