Motorcyclist Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Collision in Scugog

A 65-year-old motorcyclist remains in critical condition following a collision in Scugog.

On Saturday July 20, 2024 at 6:56 p.m. officers from North Division responded to a collision involving a pick-up truck and a motorcycle at the intersection of Regional Road 57 and Nestleton Rd in the Township of Scugog.

A Chevrolet pick-up was heading westbound on Regional Road 57 when it turned left into the path of a Suzuki motorcycle heading eastbound. The motorcycle struck the rear right corner of the Chevrolet pickup, ejecting the 65-year-old male from the motorcycle.

The driver of the motorcycle was transported to a Toronto area trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.

Members of the DRPS - Collision Investigation Unit, attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The area of the roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected. This collision is still under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Sergeant Dave Ashfield of the Collision Investigation Unit at 905-579-1520 (toll free 1-888-579-1520) ext. 5262. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.                                                                                                                 

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