June 3, 2018 10:46 am

Man dies after Saturday’s motorcycle crash in Winnipeg

Winnipeg police are asking for the public's help gathering information on Saturday's crash between a motorcyclist and a van on Portage Avenue and Home Street.

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One man is dead after his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a van on Saturday afternoon.

Police said the motorcycle was travelling westbound on Portage Avenue when it collided with a van travelling north on Home Street around 2:15 p.m.

The man on the motorcycle was taken to hospital in critical condition, but he later died.

READ MORE: Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash on Portage Avenue Saturday

Police said the unidentified driver of the van and a passenger ran from the scene, while other people nearby came to try to help the motorcyclist.

Police are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the crash or anyone with information to contact police at 204-986-7085 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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