A man has died following a motorcycle crash on Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent, Ontario.
The collision occurred around 2 p.m. on Monday near Orford Road. Emergency crews from the Chatham-Kent and Elgin OPP detachments, along with EMS, responded to the scene. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Police have not released the victim’s identity out of respect for the family’s privacy.
The Elgin County OPP, with support from the West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team and Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) members, continues to investigate the crash.
Westbound lanes of Highway 401 at Victoria Road remain temporarily closed to allow for a thorough investigation and to ensure the safety of emergency personnel.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.