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15-year-old boy killed in crash between motorized bicycle and SUV near Fergus, Ont.

OPP say a 15-year-old boy has died following a crash over the weekend. Don Mitchell / Global News

Wellington County OPP say a 15-year-old boy has died following a crash between a motorized bicycle and an SUV that happened outside of Fergus, Ont., on Halloween night.

Officers were called to the area of Wellington Road 19 and Second Line at about 7 p.m. for reports of a serious collision, police said in a news release.

“Initial reports indicated that a motor assisted bicycle and an SUV had collided and the rider of the bicycle was seriously injured,” OPP said.

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The teenager riding the bike was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries but later died. He has been identified as Daniel Trafford of the Township of Centre Wellington.

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OPP say investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the crash.

Witnesses can call police at 1-888-310-1122.

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