Motorcyclist, 29, seriously hurt after Hwy. 401 collision in Pickering

Incident details

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after colliding with the rear of a tractor-trailer on Highway 401 in Pickering.

• The incident took place in the eastbound express lanes of the highway around Kingston Road before 1:45 a.m. ET on April 18.
• “Witnesses reported two motorcycles travelling at a high rate of speed prior to the collision. The second rider did not stop,” Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
• Photos of the scene show a blue motorcycle resting on the right shoulder of the highway — with some liquid visible in the right express lane.
• Paramedics told CityNews Toronto that the injured motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, was thrown off his bike after colliding with the rear of a tractor-trailer and tumbled a fair distance.
• The eastbound express lanes of Highway 401 around Kingston Road were temporarily closed following the crash.

29-year-old rider in hospital with serious injuries after he collided into to the rear of a tractor-trailer.
EB #Hwy401/Kingston Rd 1:40am. April 18.
Witnesses reported two motorcycles traveling at a high rate of speed prior to the collision. The second rider did not stop.… pic.twitter.com/jBwQYQnzln

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) April 18, 2025

Investigation updates

The cause of the two-vehicle collision remains under investigation. Investigators believe speed was a factor.

Anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the OPP’s Toronto detachment at 416-235-4981.

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Legal resources

Incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding your rights in the event you’re injured during a motor vehicle collision in Ontario — either as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian.

For those seeking more information and legal guidance, the dedicated Pickering personal injury lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here to support you.

We understand the overwhelming challenges you face after an accident and are committed to fighting for your rights.

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