Motorcyclist dead after crash on Barlow Trail

Posted Sep 29, 2020 1:20 pm.

Last Updated Sep 29, 2020 6:20 pm.

CALGARY (660 NEWS) – A motorcyclist has died after crashing with a car along southbound Barlow Trail.

It happened near the access ramp to 17 Ave. SE just before 12:30 Tuesday afternoon.

Paramedics said a man in his 20s driving the motorcycle died on scene.

#yyctraffic A crash at Barlow Trail & 26th Street SE.
A motorcycle & other vehicles are involved — Barlow is closed in that area. pic.twitter.com/N6SK7OMGeM

— CityNews Calgary Traffic (@CityNews660) September 29, 2020

The driver of the car was not injured.

Calgary police are investigating and have closed off Barlow Trail around 26 St. SE.

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