At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, three motorcycles were reportedly travelling southbound on Anthony Henday Drive from Whitemud Drive. It was reported to police that all three motorcycles were cutting in and out of traffic, failing to signal and driving between vehicles to pass.
Moments later, it was reported to police that a Dodge Journey was travelling southbound on Anthony Henday Drive just past 62 Avenue when it suddenly slowed down to avoid striking another vehicle ahead of it that had suddenly stopped. The Journey reportedly moved partially into the next lane to avoid a collision. At the same time, one of the three motorcycles allegedly also moved into the same lane and struck the Dodge Journey.
EMS responded, treated and transported the 31-year-old male motorcyclist to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.There were no other injuries reported in this collision.
Following a thorough investigation, officers charged the driver of the Dodge Journey and two motorcyclists, whose driving they believe contributed to the collision.
Holly Christoffersen, 33, the driver of the Dodge Journey, was charged with failing to maintain the center of the lane.
Zaur Abbasbayli, 25, and Rodney Falle, 34, the two motorcyclists, were charged with careless driving.
Alcohol and drugs were not considered factors in this collision. Speed of the motorcycles was considered a factor in this collision.