A teenager died following a head-on collision involving a dirt bike and a vehicle in Uxbridge, Ont., on Wednesday night.
Durham Regional Police say the collision at Sideline 28 and Uxbridge Pickering Townline was reported at around 9:30 p.m.
Police say the vehicle was travelling eastbound when it crossed the centre line and made contact with the westbound dirt bike.
The 16-year-old boy operating the dirt bike was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
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The female driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was not injured.
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The roadway was closed for several hours as police investigated.
On Thursday morning, police said the collision remains under investigation. Anyone with information can contact the traffic services branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5227 or provide anonymous tips to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.
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