Barlow Trail partially shutdown as motorcyclist seriously injured in collision

Editors note: Global News had previously reported the motorcycle was hit by a vehicle, as reported by police. On Saturday, police corrected that information and said the motorcycle had actually struck the vehicle.

Barlow Trail N.E. southbound was shut down from the 16 Avenue ramp as of 2 p.m. on Friday as Calgary police officers investigated a collision involving a motorcycle.

On Friday, police said early reports indicate a motorcycle was hit by a vehicle.

On Saturday, police corrected that information and said a motorcycle was travelling behind the vehicle, and pulled into another lane to pass. The motorcycle then struck the vehicle, according to police

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The rider was “seriously injured” and is being treated, according to police.

According to EMS, one man was taken to Foothills Hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.

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In a tweet, YYC Transportation advised motorists to avoid the area as several roads were closed.