Motorcyclist killed in collision with bus on 106 Avenue
Posted July 5, 2023 5:11 pm.
Last Updated July 5, 2023 9:19 pm.
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) says one man is dead after a motorcycle collided with an Edmonton Transit Bus Wednesday afternoon.
The EPS says — at around 3:30 p.m. — officers responded to a collision along 106 Avenue between 78 Street and 80 Street.
Police say the bus was reportedly turning onto 79 St. from 106 Ave. when it was hit by the motorcycle.
Edmonton police at the scene of a fatal collision along 108 Avenue. (Photo Credit: Rod Maldaner, CityNews)
The 40-year-old rider was declared dead at the scene.
Police say they believe speed was a factor in the collision.
EPS eventually reopened 106 Ave. between 78 St. and 80 St. after closing the area to investigate.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
