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Motorcyclist killed in collision near Stettler

A 64-year-old Stettler man is dead following a collision between a motorcycle and semi truck on Thursday afternoon.

A 64-year-old Stettler man is dead following a collision between a motorcycle and semi truck on Thursday afternoon.

Stettler RCMP said the collision on Hwy 11, one km south of the junction with Hwy 12, happened around 1 p.m.

The motorcylist was pronounced dead on scene. The 43-year-old driver of the semi truck was not injured.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the motorcycle entered the oncoming lane of traffic in front of an oncoming semi truck, RCMP said.

Hwy 11 was closed for two hours while first responders were on scene.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation, however speed, traffic, and weather are not believed to be factors in the collision. No charges will be laid.