Man, 19, dies in motorcycle crash in northwest Calgary
A single-vehicle crash on Symons Valley Parkway killed a teenage rider Friday afternoon as Calgary roads see a surge in fatal motorcycle collisions.
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A 19-year-old man died after his motorcycle crashed on Symons Valley Parkway N.W. and Evanston View N.W. in Evanston on Friday, September 4, after 4 p.m. The motorcycle was the sole vehicle involved, and no one else was injured.
Symons Valley Parkway N.W. between Evanspark Circle and Evanston View N.W. closed for several hours following the crash and reopened Friday evening. Calgary police notified the rider's next of kin.
The death comes as Calgary faces a troubling spike in fatal motorcycle crashes. Six motorcycle riders have died on Calgary roads in 2025 so far, already surpassing last year's total, according to police. The crashes reflect what officers describe as speed-related incidents. Calgary police say drivers need to slow down.
The victim's identity has not been released. The cause of the crash—whether toxicology or mechanical factors played a role—has not been disclosed.
The facts
Where did the motorcycle crash occur?
The crash happened on Symons Valley Parkway N.W. and Evanston View N.W. in Evanston, Calgary.
When did the crash happen?
The crash occurred on Friday, September 4, 2026, after 4 p.m.
How many motorcycle riders have died on Calgary roads in 2025?
Six motorcycle riders have died on Calgary roads in 2025, already exceeding the previous year's total.
