Man dead after motorcycle collides with minivan

A 25-year-old man is dead after his motorcycle collided with a minivan in a residential area of Central Edmonton Tuesday night.

Police say the minivan was travelling westbound on Connors Road when it turned left onto 90 Street in front of the eastbound motorcycle.  According to EPS, the motorcycle was travelling at a high rate of speed.

Suzuki GSX-R 750 similar to the one involved in the collision
Suzuki GSX-R 750 similar to the one involved in the collision.
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The motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries at the scene.  The driver of the minivan sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has dash camera footage to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250

An EPS Officer.

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