Motorcyclist dies in Hwy. 401 crash at 418 on-ramp near Courtice

Incident details

A motorcyclist tragically died following a crash on Highway 401 near Courtice, Ontario. The incident occurred on the on-ramp from Highway 401 to Highway 418 shortly before 4 p.m. Emergency crews responded to reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.

According to police, the motorcycle left the highway and crashed into a ditch for reasons that remain unclear.

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Victim information

The motorcyclist, an 82-year-old man from Mississauga, was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead, say OPP.

Investigation

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. Authorities have closed the on-ramp to Highway 418 as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Call for witnesses

The OPP is urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any information related to the incident to contact them.

Legal resources

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