Motorcycle rider dead after crash on Calgary ring road: police

The Calgary Police Service is investigating a crash on Stoney Trail on Wednesday night that left a 48-year-old man dead.

Police said the collision occurred at about 6:45 p.m. near 17 Avenue S.E. and involved a motorcycle and an SUV.

They said the motorcycle, riden by the man, was headed north when it hit the rear of an SUV being driven by a 27-year-old woman. The bike then hit the cable barrier on the left side of the road.

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Police said the rider suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.

The SUV driver brought her vehicle to a stop and remained at the scene, officers said, adding she was not injured.

The speed of the motorcycle is considered to be a factor in the crash, but alcohol and drugs are not.

Police said northbound Stoney Trail where the crash occurred remained closed until a traffic investigation was done.

CPS is asking anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident to contact police at 403-266-1234. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers.