One man dead after Edmonton motorcycle crash

By 660 NEWS Staff

Posted Apr 19, 2016 12:11 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Edmonton Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash on Monday night.

One man has died and a woman, a passenger is in hospital in life threatening condition.

According to reports, the motorcycle collided with a street sweeper.

Speed is believed to be a factor.

The incident led to the complete closure of parts of Calgary Trail while police conducted their investigation.

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