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.
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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.
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Police said 106 Avenue between 78 Street and 80 Street is closed in all directions.
EPS’ major collision investigations section is investigating the crash.
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