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.
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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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