Two motorcycle riders died within 12 hours of each other in Toronto, police say, after suffering fatal injuries in unrelated crashes.
The first crash was reported on Monday, just before 2 p.m., in the area of Nugget Avenue and Markham Road.
A man was riding a black Honda motorcycle west along Nugget Avenue when a driver turned left into a driveway. Police said the driver struck the motorbike as they turned, also striking a parked car.
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Officers said all three vehicles remained at the scene, but the motorcyclist was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He was later pronounced dead.
Less than 12 hours later, around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, motorcycles were driving on Bayview Avenue. Police said a bike was heading south on the road, while a car drove north.
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The southbound bike reportedly crossed the centre line and struck the vehicle head-on. The rider of the first bike succumbed to his injuries, while the other rider remained at the scene.
Both cases are being investigated by traffic services.
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