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Boy, 16, dies following collision between dirt bike, vehicle in Uxbridge: police

Durham Regional Police Service say a 16-year-old boy died in hospital after the dirt bike he was operating was struck by a vehicle in Uxbridge on July 19, 2023. Global News photo

A teenager died following a head-on collision involving a dirt bike and a vehicle in Uxbridge, Ont., on Wednesday night.

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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.

The female driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was not injured.

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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