A 44-year-old Chatham man is recovering after a serious motorcycle collision involving a passenger vehicle Monday evening.
Chatham-Kent police said the crash occurred around 5:45 p.m. on Pioneer Line, between St. Clair Street and Prince Albert Road.
According to investigators, a 54-year-old woman was attempting to turn into a private driveway when her vehicle collided with a westbound motorcycle travelling along Pioneer Line.
The motorcyclist was taken to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with injuries initially believed to be life-threatening. However, police later confirmed that his condition had improved and his injuries were no longer considered life-threatening.
The woman, who was the only occupant of her vehicle, was not hurt.
Pioneer Line was closed for several hours while emergency crews responded and police investigated the scene. The roadway has since reopened.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.