Motorcyclist suffers life-altering injuries in crash

Calgary police say speed was likely a factor in a motorcycle crash on Memorial Drive on July 14, 2024.

A motorcyclist is in hospital with serious, life-altering injuries following a crash on Memorial Drive on Sunday.

Emergency crews were called to the eastbound lanes of the road near 36 Street in the southeast community of Franklin at about 7:10 p.m.

Officials say the 25-year-old male rider hit the north curb, sending the motorcycle sliding across a grassy area before hitting a tree.

The rider hit the base of a road sign, police said.

The victim was taken to Foothills Medical Centre in serious condition.

Police believe the motorcyclist was speeding at the time of the crash.

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

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