Police say a motorcyclist was travelling more than 200 km/h right before a fatal crash in northeast Calgary on Wednesday night.

Emergency crews were called to McKnight Boulevard near Metis Trail NE around 7:50 p.m. for reports of a single‑vehicle collision.

Police say a motorcycle was heading eastbound on McKnight at more than 200 km/h when the driver lost control and was thrown from the bike near the Metis Trail off‑ramp.

The driver, a 39‑year‑old man, was rushed to hospital with life‑threatening injuries, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators do not believe impairment was a factor in the crash.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Calgary police at 403‑266‑1234, or submit tips to Crime Stoppers anonymously.

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