Man dies in motorcycle crash on 18th Street

Man dies in motorcycle crash on 18th Street

Calgary police say speed and rider inexperience were likely to blame for a fatal motorcycle crash.

A man in his 20s lost control of a Suzuki bike as he was heading northbound on 18th Street southeast around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday night.

He hit a light standard and suffered significant injuries.

The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.