Motorcyclist sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries after collision

The driver of the motorcycle was transported to hospital with life threatening injuries.

A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital with significant injuries Sunday afternoon following a collision in southeast Calgary.

The man, in his 20s, was travelling northbound on Macleod Trail S.E. approaching 39th Ave S.E. at about 5 p.m., when the driver of a Subaru Forester attempted to make a left-hand turn onto 39th, said Calgary police.

The SUV struck the motorcycle, throwing the rider off his motorcycle.

The motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries, police said. The 30-year-old driver of the SUV was not injured and remained on the scene.

Speed, alcohol and drugs are not believed to be factors in the collision.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers.