Man killed in southeast Calgary motorcycle crash

Calgary police say neither drugs nor alcohol are considered factors in a deadly motorcycle collision in the community of Midnapore on Thursday.

The crash happened in the intersection of Midlake Boulevard and Midridge Drive Southeast just before 6:30 p.m.

In a news release, the Calgary Police Service said the motorcycle, which was heading west, hit the passenger side of a Dodge Caravan that was turning left onto northbound Midridge Drive Southeast.

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The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered “significant injuries” and was pronounced dead at the scene, CPS said.

The driver of the caravan wasn’t injured.

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The crash caused the temporary closure of the intersection while officers investigated.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to call the non-emergency number at 403-266-1234 or the traffic unit at 403-567-4000 or to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.