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Man killed in motorcycle collision on Edmonton’s Yellowhead Trail

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Fatal motorcycle collision on Yellowhead Trail in northeast Edmonton
The Edmonton Police Service major collision investigation unit at the scene of a fatal motorcycle collision on Yellowhead Trail near Fort Road on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 – Jun 9, 2021

A 24-year-old man is dead following a motorcycle collision in northeast Edmonton Wednesday morning.

Police said officers were called to the collision in the area of Yellowhead Trail and Fort Road at about 10:50 a.m.

A grey Honda motorcycle was heading west on the Yellowhead when the driver lost control and struck a pole, according to police.

Read more: Alberta sees 90% increase in fatal motorcycle crashes in 2020

The 24-year-old man riding the motorcycle was taken to hospital, but police said he died of his injuries.

Speed is believed to be a factor, the EPS said.

Yellowhead Trail westbound was reduced to one lane at Fort Road Wednesday afternoon, and the onramp from Fort Road to the Yellowhead westbound was closed.

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Drivers are asked to find another route for the afternoon rush if possible.

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File: The side of the Edmonton Police Service's collision investigation van. Global News
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Edmonton police investigate a fatal motorcycle collision on Yellowhead Trail at Fort Road Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Global News
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Edmonton police investigate a fatal motorcycle collision on Yellowhead Trail at Fort Road Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Global News

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