A motorcycle accident in southern Alberta has claimed the life of a Weyburn man.

Around 7 o'clock last night, RCMP at Strathmore say a motorcycle which was being driven by a Weyburn man was involved in a collision with an SUV.

Police say the accident occured about 4 kilometers east of Strathmore on the Trans Canada Highway.

RCMP say the Weyburn man riding the motorcycle died in the crash, while the driver of the SUV was not injured.

RCMP in Alberta have not released the man's name or age as they continue to investigate.