Update – Peterborough County OPP – Fatal Motorcycle Collision

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The deceased driver of the motorcycle has been identified as John THOMAS (age 54) of Scarborough, Ontario.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

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Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews attended a collision which occurred at approximately 11:00am on October 10, 2020 on County Road 507 at Mississauga Dam Road.

A motorcycle was travelling northbound on County Road 507 when a collision occurred with a southbound vehicle. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two occupants of the vehicle were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation and the identification of the deceased will not be released until the next of kin are notified.

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