Man in 60s dies attempting motorcycle jump

A western Quebec man in his 60s died when he attempted a jump on his motorcycle Monday afternoon,Sret du Qubecsaid.

The man was attempting the trick on private property inClarendon, about 80 kilometres northwest of Gatineau, around 3:30 p.m., police said.

"The man was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries," SQspokespersonMarie-Pier Lorrain said.

A collision reconstruction expert was dispatched to determine the circumstances surrounding the man's death, SQ said.