Motorcyclist, 62, Dead After Head-On Pickup Truck Collision Near St. Catharines

A 62-year-old motorcyclist has been pronounced dead after a head-on collision with a pickup truck on Highway 58 in Thorold — a community southeast of St. Catharines — on Sept. 18, 2025.

What Happened?

• According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the incident took place at the intersection of Highway 58 and Thorold Stone Road before 4pm ET on Sept. 18.
• OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said in a video on X (formerly Twitter) that the motorcyclist tried to “beat the light.” Unfortunately, a pickup truck was turning left and a head-on collision occurred — ejecting the motorcyclist onto another vehicle.
• Despite life-saving efforts by EMS, the motorcyclist — a 62-year-old man from Niagara Falls — was pronounced dead.
• Highway 58 at Thorold Stone Road was closed for several hours.

Fatal collision: A 62-year-old motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a pickup truck in the intersection of #Hwy58/Thorold Stone Rd. Thorold Ont. – Sept 18, 4pm. #NiagaraOPP investigating ^ks pic.twitter.com/c7T9nZIdVc

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) September 19, 2025

Investigation Updates

The cause of the head-on collision remains under investigation.

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

Car Accident Near You? What to Do

Following a crash like this in Thorold, 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 Thorold

If you’re injured in a car accident in Thorold — 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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