Northumberland OPP say a motorcyclist died following a crash in Cramahe Township on Wednesday afternoon.
Around 2:35 p.m., officers responded to reports of a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle along County Road 21 in the area of Walker Road, about midway between Castleton and Colborne.
Police say the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger on the motorcycle was taken to hospital with unknown injuries, OPP stated at 5 p.m.
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County Road 21 between Walker Road and Pogue Road is closed as OPP investigate.
On Thursday morning, OPP identified the victim as Patrick Lamping, 78, of Lavoy, Alta.
OPP are appealing to witnesses to contact them at 1-888-310-1122.