Advertisement

Motorcyclist dead after single-rider crash in Southwest Middlesex, Ont.

Southwest Middlesex OPP say a motorcyclist has died after a single-rider collision.

Police say around 7 a.m. Saturday, police were called to a collision on Melbourne Road.

When they arrived, officers found the victim and the motorcycle in a ditch.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Read more: Woman dead after motorcycle collision on Hwy. 27: OPP

The deceased has been identified as 47-year-old Chad Gardiner of Dutton.

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Melbourne Road was closed for five hours but has since reopened.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Story continues below advertisement
Click to play video: '1 dead, 2 injured after motorcycles collide near Colborne: OPP'
1 dead, 2 injured after motorcycles collide near Colborne: OPP

Sponsored content

AdChoices