Man in life-threatening condition following e-bike crash near Diamond Valley, Alta.
A man in his 60s was airlifted to hospital in Calgary in life-threatening condition following an e-bike crash near Diamond Valley, Alta.
First responders were called to the area of Highway 546 and 208 Street West, west of Diamond Valley, around 12:15 p.m.
A caller reported a cyclist on an e-bike was travelling at a high rate of speed and lost control, Diamond Valley Fire Rescue told CTV News.
EMS confirmed paramedics responded to the scene and treated an adult patient with life-threatening injuries.
He was then transported to Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary via STARS Air Ambulance.
STARS confirmed the patient was a man in his 60s.
Highway 546 was closed while emergency crews responded to the scene, but has since reopened.
Diamond Valley is approximately 67 kilometres south of Calgary.
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