Fatal motorcycle collision in southwest Edmonton

There has been another fatality involving a motorcycle, this time at the south edge of Edmonton Thursday evening.

EPS say that a male motorcyclist was travelling eastbound on 41 Avenue SW turning onto northbound James Mowatt Trail. The motorcyclist accelerated his 2024 Kawasaki EX650 P motorcycle, which struck a curb on the east side of the roadway causing the rider to lose control.

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Motorcycle similar to the one involved in the collision

The 27-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced deceased on scene by EMS. Major Collision Investigation Section (MCIS) is investigating.

It does not appear that speed was a factor in this collision.

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

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