Motorcyclist dies following collision near St. Thomas, Ont.

OPP say a motorcyclist has died following a crash southwest of St. Thomas, Ont.

Police say around 10:48 a.m. Saturday, OPP responded to a collision between a motorcycle and a van at John Wise Line and Bush Line.

The driver of the motorcycle was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died, according to OPP.

The driver of the van was not injured.

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The deceased has been identified as 71-year-old Gerald D. Grant of Blenheim.

John Wise Line and Bush Line were closed for several hours after the collision. It has since reopened.

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