Motorcyclist dead following 3-vehicle crash in Hagersville, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a man on a motorcycle who was rushed to hospital with critical, life threatening injuries after a crash in Hagersville, Ont., has died.

The crash happened shortly after 4 p.m. Friday afternoon.

The victim has been identified by police as 66-year-old Biagio ‘Gino’ Crimeli of Stoney Creek, Ont.

Police say a motorcycle and two vehicles were hit from behind by another vehicle at the traffic light at Highway 6 and First Line.

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Police have not said if charges will be laid but their investigation is continuing.

Investigators are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision to call them at 1-888-310-1122.

Shortly after the crash, OPP Acting Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said Highway 6 between First Line and Main Street in Hagersville would be closed for several hours.

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