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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Crowchild Trail crash: police

By Melissa Gilligan & Caley Gibson Global News

Posted April 4, 2019 10:06 pm

Updated November 3, 2022 10:45 am

1 min read

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Calgary police say excessive speed is considered a factor in a motorcycle crash on Crowchild Trail on Thursday that seriously injured the driver.

The crash happened in the southbound lanes of Crowchild Trail at Memorial Drive N.W. at around 7 p.m.

In a Friday news release, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) said it’s believed the driver failed to negotiate a turn, striking a trailer-mounted traffic control device.

The motorcyclist was taken to hospital in serious, life-threatening condition, according to police.

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Southbound Crowchild Trail was shut down at Kensignton Road N.W. while officers investigated.

UPDATE: Single vehicle incident, SB Crowchild Tr at Memorial Dr NW, the road is closed SB at Kensington Rd. Use alternate route if possible. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/75ArsL6dIo
— YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) April 5, 2019

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Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service Traffic Section at 403-567-4000, the non-emergency number at 403-266-1234, or to contact Crime Stoppers.

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