Man killed in motorcycle crash in downtown Saskatoon

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A 41-year-old man died after a motorcycle crash on Spadina Crescent near the University Bridge underpass on Sunday.

Officers responded to a report of a collision in the 900 block of Spadina Crescent East around 4 p.m., police said in a news release on Monday.

“Upon arrival, officers located the 41-year-old male driver suffering from what were believed to be life-threatening injuries,” the release stated.

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He was taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Police said an investigation led them to believe the motorcycle was speeding before losing control and hitting a guardrail and a light standard.

Traffic was restricted around the area of the crash while the initial investigation was underway. They have since been lifted. The police collision analyst unit continues to investigate.

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