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Halifax police locate truck believed to be involved in fatal motorcycle crash

Halifax Regional Police have released a picture of the truck believed to be involved in a crash that killed a young motorcyclist.
Halifax Regional Police have released a picture of the truck believed to be involved in a crash that killed a young motorcyclist. Halifax Regional Police

Halifax Regional Police say they have located a vehicle believed to be involved in a crash that killed a teenage motorcyclist.

The incident occurred on Dunbrack Street around 4:30 p.m. Monday.

Police said a 17-year-old motorcyclist was taken to hospital after colliding with a transport truck and trailer near the exit ramps to Highway 102.

The teen later died. According to multiple posts on social media, he had become a father just weeks before his death.

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The truck was not on scene when police arrived.

In a release Thursday, police said they were looking to locate the truck and speak with the driver. The truck was described as blue/grey with a sleepover cab and a grill protector and towing an empty tri-axle container chassis.

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Shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday, police issued an update saying they have located the truck and driver and that the investigation was ongoing.

No other details were provided.

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