Motorcyclist killed in Macleod Trail crash
CTV
Emergency crews say a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Macleod Trail and it's suspected that speed was a factor in the incident.
Emergency crews say a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Macleod Trail and it's suspected that speed was a factor in the incident.
Calgary EMS told CTV News they responded to the scene on Macleod Trail near 31 Avenue S.E. just before 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
They confirmed an adult male, who was riding a motorcycle, was pronounced dead at the scene.
"An EMS unit who was in the area was able to attend very rapidly," Stuart Brideaux with Calgary EMS told CTV News in an interview. "Unfortunately, they determined that the single occupant - a male rider - was deceased at the scene."
Calgary police say the road has been closed for the investigation.
Sgt. Darrel Schmidt with the CPS traffic unit said speed is considered to be a factor in the crash.
