Motorcyclist, 44, Dead Following Crash Near Hamilton International Airport

On Sept. 30, 2025, a motorcyclist was pronounced dead following a collision with a transport truck near Hamilton International Airport.

What Happened?

• The incident took place at the intersection of Highway 6 and Upper James Street around 11pm ET on Sept. 30.
• “[A] 44-year-old motorcycle rider from Port Dover was southbound on Upper James [Street] when it collided with a northbound transport truck making a left turn onto [Highway 6]. He has transported to hospital and pronounced deceased,” Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
• No injuries were reported for the driver of the transport truck.

Fatal motorcycle collision: #Hwy6/Upper James – Hamilton.
44-year-old motorcycle rider from Port Dover was southbound on Upper James when it collided with a northbound transport truck making a left turn onto Hwy6. He has transported to hospital and pronounced deceased. No other…

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) October 1, 2025

Witnesses Sought

🔔 OPP are asking anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, to call 905-681-2511.

Car Accident Near You? What to Do

Following a crash like this in Hamilton, police urge drivers to:

1. Avoid the accident area so that officials can safely investigate.
2. Reduce speed in areas with high pedestrian activity.
3. Remain vigilant when navigating intersections.

Your Rights After a Car Accident in Hamilton

If you’re injured in a car accident in Hamilton — whether as a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian — you may be entitled to:

• Accident benefits under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS).
• Additional compensation through a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Ontario imposes strict timelines — some insurer deadlines are days after an accident. Speak to Samfiru Tumarkin LLP before accepting a settlement.

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