35-year-old man killed in Calgary motorcycle crash on Stoney Trail

A 35-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Stoney Trail.

Calgary police say neither speed nor impairment are believed to be factors in a deadly motorcycle crash on Thursday.

Emergency crews responded to the eastbound lanes of Stoney Trail near Sarcee Trail N.W. just before 6 p.m. for a two-vehicle crash.

Police say both vehicles involved – a GMC Sierra pickup truck with a utility trailer and a red Ducati 959 Panigale motorcycle – were eastbound at the time.

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Investigators believe the pickup truck was in the middle lane, but hit the motorcycle as it began braking and moving into the left lane.

The motorcycle and rider were knocked down, coming to a rest near the guardrails in the centre median.

The motorcyclist, a 35-year-old man, suffered serious, life-threatening injuries.

He was taken to hospital where he later died.

The driver of the pickup truck wasn’t injured.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dash-cam footage is asked to call police at 403-266-1234.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.