Durham Regional Police – E-Bike Collision Results in Fatality
An 88-year-old male had died after collision from early May in Whitby.
On Friday, May 2, 2025 at approximately 10:20 a.m., members of Central West Division responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Lake Ridge Road North and Taunton Road involving three vehicles. An enclosed single rider e-bike was southbound on Lake Ridge Road North when they were struck by a southbound Jeep Wrangler. The impact caused the e-bike to cross the centre line where it was struck by a northbound Hyundai Velostar. The operator of the e-bike was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre with life-threatening injuries. No other parties reported physical injuries.
On May 15, the operator of the e-bike, an 88-year-old male, died in hospital as a result of his injuries from the collision.
Members of the DRPS Traffic Services Branch – Collision Investigation Unit, attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The area of the roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected.
Anyone with information about this incident or who witnessed this collision is asked to call D/Cst. Rayne of the Collision Investigation Unit at 905-579-1520 (toll-free 1-888-579-1520) ext. 5256.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
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