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Motorcyclist dies in fatal crash in Blandford-Blenheim Township: OPP

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

A two-vehicle collision in Blandford-Blenheim Township has left one person dead.

Oxford County OPP say the crash happened Thursday around 4 p.m. at the intersection of Oxford Road 22 and Oxford Road 29.

Police say a motorcycle and an SUV collided, and the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries.

The motorcyclist later died, according to officers.

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The deceased has been identified as Ryan Gopsill, 25, of Innerkip, Ont.

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The driver of the SUV was not injured.

The roads were closed for several hours while emergency crews were at the scene but have since reopened.

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