Motorcyclist in serious condition following crash in Saskatoon

A 20-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after his motorcycle collided with an SUV Wednesday afternoon.

Police say the collision occurred around 2:45 p.m. at the intersection of Attridge Drive and Heal Avenue.

Photos from the scene show the motorcycle lying on its side heavily damaged with debris scattered across the pavement.

A red Hyundai SUV is stopped nearby with its passenger door visibly crumpled.

Based on the scene, it appears the SUV was struck while turning left onto Heal Avenue from Attridge Drive, with police tape cordoning off the area.

Police remained at the scene until 6:30 p.m., closing all roads leading to the intersection during their investigation.

The man was taken to hospital, where he remains in serious condition, according to police.

The driver of the SUV was not physically injured.

Police say the incident is still under investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service collision analyst unit.