Edmonton police investigating fatal motorcycle collision

An Edmonton Police Service shoulder badge in Edmonton on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Posted April 26, 2025 11:40 am.

Last Updated April 26, 2025 4:02 pm.

Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred in northwest Edmonton on Friday night.

At approximately 11:30 p.m., police responded to the report of a collision involving a 2012 Yamaha Cruiser motorcycle and a building in the area of 128 Avenue and 120 Street.

The motorcycle, which had been travelling at a high rate of speed eastbound on 128 Avenue towards 120 Street, collided with the side of a community league building.

A 45-year-old man rider was declared deceased on scene.

The investigation is ongoing, speed is believed to be a factor in the collision.

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