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Motorcyclist killed in southeast Calgary crash

A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night after he hit the brakes suddenly and was thrown from his bike, according to police.

Rider thrown from bike after braking suddenly, police say

A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night after he hit the brakes suddenly and was thrown from his bike, according to police.

The crashhappened at about 8 p.m. near the intersection of17th Avenue and 84th Street S.E.

The motorcyclist had beentravelling behind an SUV, said Sgt. Duane Lepchuk.

He was taken to hospital,where he later died from his injuries. Alcohol is not believed to bea factor.

The name and age of the motorcyclist has not been released.