Motorcyclist injured in Circle Drive South crash dies

A motorcyclist has died after a two-vehicle crash on Circle Drive South near the Gordie Howe Bridge.

The crash happened on Sunday just before 11 p.m. CT east of the Valley Road exit when the motorcycle rear-ended a car.

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Emergency crews arrived to find a car up against the centre concrete barrier and the motorcycle in the ditch.

Both vehicles were heading westbound at the time of the collision.

The 21-year-old motorcycle driver was taken to hospital in serious condition and has since passed away from injuries sustained in the crash.

The 17-year-old driver of the car was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

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The westbound lanes of Circle Drive south were closed for several hours while the Saskatoon police collision analyst unit carried out its initial investigation.

Those restrictions have since been lifted.