Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after being thrown from bike, police say

Barrie police are investigating after a motorcyclist was ejected from her bike, causing serious injuries.

According to police, on Monday officers were called to Fairview Road, just north of Little Avenue in Barrie, around 9 a.m. after receiving reports of a collision involving a motorcycle.

The investigation revealed the motorcycle was travelling northbound on Fairview Road when it lost control on a bend in the road.

Police say the 29-year-old female driver from Tiny Township left the motorcycle before it collided with an oncoming car.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Get Started

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Officers say the motorcyclist continued to travel into oncoming traffic, but a southbound driver was able to maneuver his truck quickly to miss the woman.

Police say the motorcycle driver sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

According to police, the driver of the oncoming car who struck the motorcycle was not injured as a result of the collision.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.