One man is dead after a motorcycle crash in downtown Saskatoon on Friday night.

Police were called to the intersection of 25 St. East and Spadina Crescent around 8:45 p.m.

Police say it appears as though the driver lost control of his motorcycle and struck a light post.

The 26-year-old man died of his injuries.

Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash, however crash analysts are still investigating.

Traffic was restricted in the area for several hours after the crash.