Motorcycle Fatality in Clarington

A male has died after his motorcycle went off the roadway in Clarington.

On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., members from East Division were called to a single motorcycle collision on Regional Highway 2 at Solina Road, in Clarington.

A Kawasaki motorcycle being operated by a 34-year-old male from Oshawa was westbound in the curb lane on Regional Highway 2, approaching Solina Road, when it failed to negotiate the curve in the roadway and went off into the ditch. The motorcycle travelled a significant distance in the ditch ejecting the driver. Air Ornge was cued to transport the driver to a Toronto trauma centre, however the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Members of the DRPS - Collision Investigation Unit (CIU), attended the scene and investigated the circumstances of the incident. The area of the roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected. This collision is still under investigation.

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Sgt. Ashfield of the CIU at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5262.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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