A 23-year-old man was in critical condition Monday after he lost control of his motorcycle, skidded across the road and crashed through a metal fence on the city’s south side, Colorado Springs police said.

The incident occurred about 12:50 a.m. Monday as the rider, who was alone on his motorcycle, was heading east on Corona Avenue. He attempted to make a right turn onto Institute Street when he lost control. Police say speed was a factor in the crash and the cyclist wasn’t wearing a helmet.

The cyclist was being treated for internal and head injuries at a local hospital. His name wasn’t immediately released by police until they contacted his family.