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Charges pending from Wellesley collision that sent motorcyclist to hospital: police

A Waterloo Regional Police cruiser. Kevin Nielsen / Global News File

Charges are pending from a Tuesday night collision in Wellesley that sent a female motorcyclist to hospital with serious injuries, according to Waterloo Regional Police.

Police say a 26-year-old man from Wellesley was driving westbound on Weimar Line in a Toyota Corolla at around 6:30 p.m. when he tried to pass a farm vehicle as they approached a hill. They say the car collided with the farm vehicle before careening into a motorcycle which was being driven by a 51-year-old woman.

Police say the woman was airlifted to an out-of-area hospital with serious injuries.

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The car and motorcycle were severely damaged.

Weimar Line was closed between Greenwood Hill and Hackbart roads for several hours on Tuesday night as police investigated the incident.

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Police are continuing to investigate the incident and are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 ext. 8856 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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