Police identify London man killed in motorcycle crash in Norfolk County

Police in Norfolk County have identified a London man who died in a weekend motorcycle crash.

OPP and paramedics responded to the collision just after 2 p.m. Saturday.

A motorcyclist was travelling southwest on Spooky Hollow Road with other riders when the driver left the roadway and collided with a metal gate and tree, police said.

Phillip E. Howard, 38, of London was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Speed and alcohol are not being considered as contributing factors, officers said.

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The OPP Technical Collision Investigation Unit was called in the assist with the investigation.

Spooky Hollow Road was closed between Front Road and Front Road of Normandale for about six hours while police looked further into the crash.

The investigation is ongoing.