Motorcyclist seriously injured in Rosscarrock collision Saturday night
A man in his 20s was transported to hospital with life-altering injuries after his motorcycle struck a lamppost on Bow Trail S.W. Police are investigating speed as a contributing factor.
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A man in his 20s was transported to hospital with serious, life-altering injuries after his motorcycle left the roadway and struck a lamppost on a grass median Saturday, September 19 at approximately 8:50 p.m.
The collision occurred on Bow Trail S.W. between 33 Street S.W. and 37 Street S.W. in Rosscarrock. Police are investigating speed as a factor in the single-vehicle crash, with all other factors remaining under investigation.
Calgary police are asking anyone with information about the collision to call 403-266-1234. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.calgarycrimestoppers.org, or through the P3 Tips app. The case number is CA26430239/5636.
This collision is the latest in a pattern of serious motorcycle incidents in the city. In July, a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision in Bowness, and earlier that month a motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Okotoks.
The facts
When and where did the motorcycle collision occur?
The collision happened on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Bow Trail S.W. between 33 Street S.W. and 37 Street S.W. in Rosscarrock.
What were the motorcyclist's injuries?
A man in his 20s was transported to hospital with serious, life-altering injuries after his motorcycle struck a lamppost on a grass median.
What is Calgary police investigating as a factor in the crash?
Calgary police are investigating speed as a contributing factor in the single-vehicle crash.
