A 35-year-old man has passed away following a motorcycle collision on the Ingraham Trail in Yellowknife on Saturday.
The weekend accident that ended in tragedy took place in the early hours of the evening.
“At approximately 6:30 p.m. on September 12th, Yellowknife RCMP received a report of a collision on the Ingraham Trail near the Prosperous Lake boat launch,” officers reported in an announcement today.
When Yellowknife RCMP arrived on scene, bystanders were providing first aid to the 35-year-old man.
‘First aid continued until paramedics arrived and transported the 35-year-old male victim to hospital with life-threatening injuries,” said police.
Officers reported that the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the accident.
As members of the RCMP, including a collision analyst, investigated, the highway near Ingram Trail, remained closed.
Tragically, the motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries in hospital on Saturday. Officials said that they are continuing to investigate.
“Police received notification on September 13th that the victim had died in hospital. The Coroner’s Service has been engaged and this investigation remains ongoing. We extend our condolences to the family of the victim,” said RCMP officers.
