A motorcyclist has died after a crash on Portage Avenue and Home Street. 

Winnipeg police said the collision happened at around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday when a motorcycle and van collided.

 The motorcyclist was sent to hospital in critical condition, but later died according to police.

The driver and passenger of the van fled the scene on foot. 

Westbound Portage from Maryland Street to Arlington Street were closed for much of the day, as was Eastbound Portage between Arlington and Simcoe Street. 

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.