A motorcyclist has died after collided with a deer on Highway 103.
The accident happened around 10:15 last night near exit 5A.
The rider was leading a group of four motorcycles travelling west when he struck a deer and was thrown from his bike.
Despite the efforts of first responders and bystanders, the 49-year-old Alberta man died at the scene.
The motorcyclist’s support group Bikers Down Society has expressed their condolences.
President Jimi Swinamer says it’s a situation that’s hard to avoid.
“You can imagine what a deer can do to a motorcycle. That’s the hardest thing, is the unknown in regards to the animals.”
One other rider in the group sustained minor injuries.
The highway was closed for several hours while an RCMP Collision Analyst examined the scene.
It re-opened shortly before six o’clock this morning.
RCMP are continuing to investigate and express their condolences to the victim’s family and friends at this difficult time.
