Police investigating fatal collision involving motorcycle
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Windsor Police Service News Update April 29, 2024 |
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PUBLIC NEWS UPDATE
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Case #: 24-47341
Police investigating fatal collision involving motorcycle
The Windsor Police Service is investigating a fatal vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.
Shortly after 8:30 p.m. last night, officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Dougall Avenue near the E.C. Row Expressway. Officers learned that a motor vehicle attempted to turn left onto the expressway from Dougall Ave. and collided with a motorcycle in the oncoming lane. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene following the collision.
The 19-year-old motorcyclist was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The southbound lanes of Dougall Ave., from E.C. Row to Eugenie St. W., were closed to traffic for several hours while officers conducted their investigation.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision, or has information or video footage of the incident, is asked to contact the Windsor Police Traffic Enforcement Unit at 519-945-9645, ext. 221. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879. |
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For further information:
Contact the WPS Corporate Communication Unit's Public Information Officer at (519) 255-6700 ext. 4441. |
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