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CTV News
a day ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital in single vehicle crash south of Brantford
An out of focus motorcycle is seen in this undated stock image. (Mohsan Ali Mirza/ A single vehicle crash south of Brantford has sent a motorcyclist to hospital. In a social media post at 8:42 p.m. Friday, Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Ed Sanchuk said Cockshutt Road was closed between Indian Line and Hagan Road after a crash involving a motorcycle. Police were initially called to the crash just before 6 p.m., and investigators anticipated the road closure would last for several hours. The motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. Anyone who was in the area at the time of the crash is asked to contact police. The crash falls on Friday the 13th, a day when many motorcyclists hit the road to take part in celebrations in Port Dover. Sanchuk said there were still many motorcyclists on the road and urged drivers to be extra cautious to ensure everyone made it home safely.
CTV News
a day ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Motorcyclist thrown from vehicle in crash outside Caledonia
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a three-vehicle crash near Caledonia. In a social media post at 7:31 p.m. Friday, Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Ed Sanchuk said Highway 54 was closed between Mines Road and McKinnon Drive. 'Initial investigation has determined that a motorist turned into the path of a motorcyclist, causing a crash, and ultimately ejecting that motorcyclist into the path of an oncoming vehicle.' Sanchuk said the motorcyclist's injuries were not considered to be life-threatening. He reminded drivers that it was Friday the 13th, a day when many motorcyclists head to Port Dover and pack the streets for a celebration. 'Before you make any turns, make sure that you check twice. It's going to save a life and prevent a crash,' he said.
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
OPP respond to multiple motorcycle crashes amid Friday the 13th rally
Multiple crashes involving motorcyclists Friday spurred Ontario Provincial Police to appeal for drivers to be more cautious. The collisions — which left at least two seriously injured — came as thousands of bikers descended on Port Dover for the famous Friday the 13th rally, which brings motorcyclists across Ontario, Quebec and the northeastern U.S. to the lakeside town annually. More than 100,000 attended last year. 'Please make sure that your head's on a swivel,' Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said in a video posted to social media around 5:30 p.m., just after a crash at St. John's Road and Highway 6 left a biker with minor injuries. 'You're paying attention to your surroundings, putting all the distractions away and just focusing on driving your motorcycle or motor vehicle.' Sanchuk said this was the sixth motorcycle-involved crash West Region OPP responded to Friday. Earlier in the day, around 1:30 p.m., Sanchuk taped a clip from Highway 6 and Concession Road 2, where a collision between two motorcycles sent one biker to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. The other biker — who Sanchuk said was also injured — fled the scene in a black Harley Davidson with damage to its right side. Police are encouraging him to turn himself in. Meanwhile, Burlington OPP also had calls stemming from the motorcycle rally, responding to a serious crash near Highway 6 and Haldibrook Road around 4:20 p.m. According to Sgt. Kerry Schmidt, a motorcyclist collided with an SUV making a turn in the path of rider. Dave Thompson, Hamilton paramedic commander, said a man in his 40s was taken to hospital in critical condition following the crash. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
One person killed in Caledonia crash
An Ontario Provincial Police vehicle is pictured in this file image. (Filo Photo/Ontario Provincial Police | Photo Credit: Bobb Barratt) One person has died and two others are in hospital after a crash in Caledonia. In a social media post on Tuesday at 7:59 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police Ed Sanchuk said the collision on Argyle Street South involved a motor vehicle and an SUV shortly after 3:30 p.m. 'The driver of that motor vehicle was transported to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries, and I'm sad to say, was pronounced deceased,' Sanchuk said. The passenger in the motor vehicle was also taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries while the driver of the SUV was taken to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone who witnessed the crash, or who has video of the incident, is asked to contact the OPP.
Toronto Sun
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
Four killed in crash northeast of London, fifth person clings to life: OPP
Four people in an SUV died when the vehicle collided with a transport truck and a second SUV at a rural intersection northeast of London An OPP cruiser is parked near the intersection of Thorndale and Cobble Hill roads in Thames Centre as police investigate a crash that killed four people on Friday, May 23, 2025. (Derek Ruttan/The London Free Press) Four people in an SUV died when the vehicle collided with a transport truck and a second SUV at a rural intersection northeast of London on Friday afternoon, an OPP officer says. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. 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Details about the ages and genders of the five people in the SUV were not released. The driver and passenger in the second SUV and the driver of the transport truck suffered minor injuries, Sanchuk said. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The vehicles collided in the intersection of Thorndale and Cobble Hills roads in Thames Centre at about 4:30 p.m., Sanchuk said. The intersection is controlled by stop signs on Cobble Hills Road. Thorndale and Cobble Hills roads intersect east of Cobble Hill in Middlesex County, which is just past Thorndale on London's northeastern outskirts. A photograph taken by a witness at the scene obtained by The Free Press showed several ambulances, fire trucks and police vehicles parked on the road with several first responders near a vehicle in a field. '(It's) one of those things that you just hope you never see,' Sanchuk said in an interview with The Free Press. 'As a police officer, but as a father and as a community resident as well, it's never easy going to fatal motor vehicle collisions, because now we have the notification process and knocking on those families' doors. Letting them know that their loved ones are not coming home. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'What usually happens is when we take this uniform off when we go home we're parents, we're relatives, and we're family, we're friends, but we're very professional and make sure that we do the right things for the right reasons and do a great job for our community,' Sanchuk said. Asked about the collision, the Thames Centre fire department – with a station located not far from the area – declined comment and directed questions to the OPP. Thorndale and Cobble Hills roads will remain closed for several hours while the investigation continues, Sanchuk said. Investigators are asking drivers in the area at the time of the crash to check their dash camera footage to see if they captured the crash or the vehicles involved. Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. – With file by Derek Ruttan of The London Free Press Read More
