Posted by : Rita Sittler  On October 15th, 2026 2:27 pm

      

The Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a school bus that occurred on October 14, 2026.

At approximately 3:44 p.m., emergency crews responded to the collision in the downtown area. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 37-year-old man was travelling southbound on 4th Avenue SE on a motorcycle when the motorcycle collided with a school bus that was making a left turn onto 2nd Street SE from 4^th Avenue SE.

The motorcyclist was transported to hospital with serious injuries and later died. No injuries were reported among the occupants of the school bus.

The Medicine Hat Police Service extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Speed and impairment have been ruled out as contributing factors. The identity of the deceased will not be released.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash-camera footage from the area is asked to contact Sgt. Kurtis LaDouceur of the Traffic Unit at 403-529-8481.

Media Contact:
Sgt. Kurtis LaDouceur
Traffic Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8471