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Motorcyclist, 68, killed east of Havelock

Motorcyclist, 68, killed east of Havelock - image

A 68-year old male motorcyclist died in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 7 just east of Havelock around the noon hour on Sunday.

Peterborough County OPP report the motorcyclist was travelling westbound when it was struck by an eastbound car as it was attempting to turn left at Sama Park Road.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The female driver of the car was treated for minor injuries in hospital.

Highway 7 between Belmont 2nd Line and Blairton Road was closed for several hours while OPP Traffic Technical Investigators measured and documented the scene.

On Monday, OPP identified the victim as Douglas Ray of Stirling-Rawdon Township.

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A post-mortem examination is scheduled for Monday at the Provincial Forensic Pathology Unit at the Forensic Services and Coroners complex in Toronto.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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