Police are investigating a fatal crash between a bus and a motorcycle in southeast Edmonton on Wednesday afternoon.
According to an Edmonton Police Service release, police responded to a collision in the area of 106 Avenue and 79 Street at around 3:30 p.m.
Get breaking National news
For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Police said the bus was turning south onto 79 Street from westbound 106 Avenue when a motorcycle traveling eastbound on 106 Avenue struck the right side of the bus.
The motorcyclist was traveling at high speed, according to the EPS release. The 40-year-old man was declared dead at the scene.
- Alberta passenger rail master plan coming within weeks: Transportation minister
- Service resumes on Eglinton Crosstown LRT after train crashes into car
- RCMP investigating fatal crash on Trans-Canada Highway east of Calgary
- Meteorologists warn Alberta travel could be tricky, up to 30 cm of snow forecast
Police said 106 Avenue between 78 Street and 80 Street is closed in all directions.
EPS’ major collision investigations section is investigating the crash.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.