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Two motorcyclists from Okotoks killed in crash near Black Diamond

Aug 18, 2017 | 8:48 AM

BLACK DIAMOND, AB — A man and a woman riding motorcycles have both died following a collision near Black Diamond Thursday night.

Turner Valley RCMP responded to the collision at 9:09 p.m.

According to a release, the two motorcyclists were travelling east on Highway 543, east of 128 Street. Early investigation from the RCMP indicates the motorcyclists were attempting to pass vehicles when they both struck a truck carrying a flat deck trailer.

The motorcyclists were a 48-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man, both from Okotoks.