Man badly hurt after losing control of motorcycle in Lower Sackville

By Alicia Draus

Posted Jul 10, 2017 05:37:49 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

HALIFAX – A 27-year-old motorcyclist is in hospital after losing control of his bike Sunday.

RCMP say they were called to Walker Service Rd. in Lower Sackville around 4:00 p.m.

According to police the motorcyclist was thrown from his bike after losing control.

He was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries. Officers are investigating the cause of the crash.

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