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Motorcyclist killed in head-on collision near Bobcaygeon: City of Kawartha Lakes OPP

A motorcyclist died following a collision in the City of Kawartha Lakes on Saturday. Harrison Perkins/Special to Global News Peterborough

A motorcyclist has died following a collision in the City of Kawartha Lakes on Saturday.

According to OPP, around 2 p.m. officers responded to a reported two-vehicle collision on Pigeon Lake Road, near Old Surrey Lane, just south of the village of Bobcaygeon.

Police say their initial investigation revealed a southbound motorcycle collided head-on with a northbound pickup truck.

Read more: Toronto man dies following motorcycle crash in Minden Hills Township: OPP

The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene, OPP said Monday.

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The name of the victim has not been released.

Pigeon Lake Road was closed for several hours as OPP investigated.

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Police continue to investigate the cause of the collision.

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