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Driver and motorcyclist dead in 2 separate collisions: Chatham, Ont. police

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Chatham-Kent, Ont., police are investigating two fatal collisions that took place within hours on Saturday.

The first crash happened around 1 p.m. on Victoria Road at Gosnell Line near Ridgetown.

The collision involved two vehicles.

A 60-year-old Chatham woman was pronounced dead at the scene while a 60-year-old passenger was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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A 32-year-old and a 13-year-old were in the other car. Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The second collision took place around 6:30 p.m. on Coutts Line near Baert Road.

It involved a motorcyclist who was travelling alone.

Police say the driver of the motorcycle, a 52-year-old Sombra man, lost control and struck a ditch.

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He died due to the collision.

Police say they will not be releasing the names of either deceased.

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