Southeast motorcycle collision under investigation

One man was sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a collision that occurred yesterday in southeast Calgary.

At approximately 4:55 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, it is believed that a Yamaha FZ07A, operated by a man in his 20s, was travelling northbound in the right lane on Macleod Trail S.E., approaching 39th Avenue S.E. At the same time, a Subaru Forester, operated by a 30-year-old man, attempted to make a left turn from southbound Macleod Trail S.E. onto 39th Avenue S.E.

The Subaru entered the motorcycle’s path and the motorcycle struck the front right side of the SUV. The motorcycle driver was dislodged and landed near the southeast corner of the intersection.

The driver of the Subaru was not injured and remained at the scene of the collision. The motorcycle driver was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Speed, alcohol and drugs are not believed to be factors in the collision.

Our Traffic Unit continues to investigate, and anyone with information or 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 # CA24427888