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Motorcyclist dead after crash in east London

A motorcyclist is dead following a crash at Veterans Memorial Parkway and Trafalgar Street.
A motorcyclist is dead following a crash at Veterans Memorial Parkway and Trafalgar Street. Julie Martin/Supplied

The driver of a motorcycle is dead after a crash with a van in east London, according to city police.

Emergency services responded to the call at Trafalgar Street and Veterans Memorial Parkway on Wednesday, shortly before 5:30 p.m.

The driver of the motorcycle was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, and he died in hospital.

Thursday afternoon, police identified the deceased as Jody G. Peterson, 37, of London.

Police say the driver of the van was taken to hospital as well, with minor injuries.

London police’s traffic management unit is probing the crash.

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Anyone with information is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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