Calgary motorcyclist dies in crash with SUV near Okotoks

Alberta RCMP say one person is dead after acollision near Okotoks Sunday afternoon.

Police responded to thecrashbetween a motorcycle andSUVaround 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of 552 Highway W. and 274thAvenue W., northeast of Okotoksin the Municipal District of Foothills.

A 65-year-old man from Calgarydriving the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene, and the woman driving the SUV was transported to hospital so she could be assessed for injuries.

Police said they don't believe alcohol or drugs were factors in the incident.

Collision analysts attended the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

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