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Motorcyclist dies after colliding with pickup truck north of Morinville

A file photo of an RCMP cruiser. Global News

RCMP say a 36-year-old man has died after the motorcycle he was driving collided with a pickup truck on Highway 2 Friday afternoon.

Police said the man died of his injuries in hospital on Sunday.

Mounties said around 4:45 p.m. Friday, officers were called to a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Highway 2 near Township Road 564. They said it’s believed the northbound motorcycle hit the pickup truck as the truck was trying to make a u-turn on the highway.

At the time, to motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital by STARS air ambulance with serious life-threatening injuries. The driver of the pickup truck was treated on scene.

RCMP said their investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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