Police investigate fatal motorcycle collision: Update

We continue to investigate a collision that occurred in the city's southeast that resulted in the death of one man. 

At approximately 5:50 p.m., yesterday, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, we responded to reports of a collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck near the intersection of 36 Street S.E. and 50 Avenue S.E.

It is believed a blue 2007 Honda CBR 1000 motorcycle, operated by a 33-year-old man, was travelling westbound along 50 Avenue S.E., approaching the intersection. At the same time, a white 2005 GMC Silverado truck, driven by a 47-year-old man, was travelling eastbound along 50 Avenue S.E., and started to turn northbound onto 36 Street S.E., when the motorcycle collided with the truck.

The rider became separated from the motorcycle, before coming to a rest on the grassy shoulder of the intersection and was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The truck came to a rest in the southbound lanes of 36 Street S.E.

The driver of the pickup truck was uninjured and remained at the scene.

Our Traffic Unit is investigating the circumstances that led to this collision. At this time, impairment is not believed to be a factor, however, speed is being investigated as a possible factor in this collision. 

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dashcam footage is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: P3 Tips

Case # CA24314095/4488