49-year-old motorcyclist seriously injured after crash in North York

Toronto police say a 49-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured after a crash in North York on Saturday.

Police said in a news release Sunday afternoon that emergency crews were called to the scene at Verobeach Boulevard and St. Lucie Drive, in the area of Weston Road and Sheppard Avenue, at 9:53 p.m.

Officers said a man was riding a motorcycle east on Verobeach Boulevard when he hit a curb and a parked vehicle.

He suffered “significant injuries” and was taken to hospital, police said.

Toronto paramedics told Global News the victim was taken to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.

In Sunday’s update, police said he remains in serious condition.

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What led to the crash is unclear.

Police are continuing to investigate and anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact officers at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.