Man dead after 2 motorcycles collide on Bathurst Street in Thornhill

Incident details

A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with another motorcycle in Thornhill.

• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say the incident occurred on Bathurst Street near the on-ramp to the eastbound Highway 407 just after 2:00 p.m. on Oct. 19.
• One of the motorcyclists, a 33-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other motorcyclist was taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries.
• Officials say the two riders were friends.

Investigation updates

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. It’s unclear if any charges will be laid.

Anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the OPP.

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