Calgary, AB,
19
April
2014
|
21:12
America/Denver

Motorcycle Fatality in the Northwest

On 2014 04 19 at 1820 hrs a fatal motorcycle collision occurred in front of 194 Panamount Heights N.W.

A 24 year old male was test riding a 2013 Suzuki SV 650 Sport Bike in the residential neighborhood. He was traveling at a high rate of speed when he entered a patch of pea gravel. He lost control of the motorcycle and struck a light standard.

The male was transported to Foothills Hospital in life threatening condition. He died from his injuries shortly after arriving.

The victim did not own the Suzuki, but did have a proper class 6 driver’s license. He was also wearing a proper helmet and protective jacket.

Speed and driver error contributed to this collision.

Alcohol and Drugs were not factors.

The Calgary Police Service Traffic Section is investigating.