(Lévis) A motorcyclist died of his injuries after losing control in Lévis on Saturday.

The man in his thirties, who was alone on his motorcycle, allegedly lost control of his vehicle in a ramp on Highway 20 around 5:30 p.m.

The man from Quebec was seriously injured and transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries in the evening, said spokesperson for the Sûreté du Québec, Hélène St-Pierre.

One of two lanes was closed on Highway 73 to Highway 20 west southbound for part of the evening.

A collision investigator was dispatched to the scene to analyze the scene. The cause of the loss of control, however, remained unknown on Saturday evening.