21-year-old motorcyclist killed in fatal collision on Groat Road in Edmonton

Incident details

A fatal motorcycle collision occurred on Groat Road in Edmonton on Monday, resulting in the death of a 21-year-old motorcyclist. The incident happened around 3:15 p.m. between Stony Plain Road and 102 Avenue.

• According to the Edmonton Police Service (EPS), the motorcyclist was heading north on Groat Road when he collided with the center median, which caused him to be thrown into the path of an oncoming truck traveling south.
• The 21-year-old male rider was quickly transported to a nearby hospital following the crash, but he tragically succumbed to his injuries.

Investigation updates

The Edmonton Police Service’s Major Collision Investigation Section (MCIS) is currently investigating the accident. Preliminary findings suggest that speed may have been a contributing factor in the collision, though the investigation is ongoing.

EPS is asking for any witnesses who may have observed the collision or the moments leading up to it to come forward.

Legal resources

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