A Winnipeg man is dead following a motorcycle crash near West Hawk Lake on Sunday afternoon.

Falcon Beach RCMP responded to the collision at approximately 3 p.m., along Highway 44, north of Provincial Road 312 in Whiteshell Provincial Park. That is between West Hawk Lake and Caddy Lake.

Police say a group of motorcycles was travelling west on Highway 44 when one rider lost control and went into the ditch. STARS air ambulance was called to the scene.

The 55-year-old male rider from Winnipeg, was transported to hospital, but died en route.

Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision.

RCMP continue to investigate.