Motorcyclist killed in crash near Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

A motorcyclist has died following a crash near Radium Hot Springs, B.C. on Tuesday afternoon.

Columbia Valley RCMP and emergency medical crews say they were called to a multi-vehicle crash along Highway 95 around 1 p.m.

A 48-year-old Calgary man was airlifted to hospital where he later died from his injuries.

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RCMP said a jeep was headed south on Highway 95 when it stopped because of construction.

Officers said the jeep then made a left turn, cutting off the motorcyclist, who hit another vehicle.

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The driver of the jeep and the other vehicle were uninjured in the crash.

The crash is under investigation and alcohol is not believed to be a factor.

According to Drive BC, Highway 95 was closed for a period of time before opening up a single lane of alternating traffic.

— With files from Jon Azpiri