The Calgary Police Service is investigating after a 19-year-old man was killed when the motorcycle he was driving crashed on a bridge.
Police said the crash occurred at about 7:20 p.m. on Thursday night. They did not mention any other vehicles being involved.
According to police, investigators believe the motorcycle was headed east near an overpass on Ninth Avenue S.W. when it hit a “railing” on a bridge, resulting in the man on the bike flying over the bridge and landing on 14th Street S.W.
“The rider suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene,” the CPS said in a news release issued Friday afternoon.
“Alcohol and drugs are not considered to be factors in the collision. Speed is being investigated as a factor.”
The crash resulted in road closures until about 12:30 a.m. but all roads have since reopened.
Police are asking anyone with information about the crash, or anyone who may have dashcam footage of it, to call them at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
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