A motorcyclist who lost control of his vehicle and swerved into a ditch died of his injuries May 1 on Highway 22, north of Redwood Meadows.
Cochrane RCMP, Redwood Meadows Emergency Services, and EMS personnel responded to the single-vehicle incident at approximately 5:10 p.m.
"The investigation determined that a north-bound motorcycle lost control, entered the ditch and rolled," a press release from RCMP stated.
The driver and sole occupant of the motorcycle – a 71-year-old male from Calgary – was pronounced deceased at the scene. An RCMP collision analyst attended and assisted with the investigation, according to RCMP.
Cochrane RCMP continue to investigate the incident and are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision to please contact Cochrane RCMP at 403-851-8000, or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
