Long weekend accident leaves Toronto man seriously injured

A Toronto man was seriously injured following a collision involving a motorcycle and vehicle in Uxbridge late Monday afternoon.

According to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), members of North Division responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and a passenger van in the area of Reach Street and Franklin Street. A Kawasaki motorcycle, operated by a 20-year-old male from Toronto, was eastbound on Reach Street, passing vehicles at a high rate of speed in the westbound lanes, when a Dodge mini-van exited a residential driveway to travel westbound. When the Dodge crossed into the westbound lanes, it was struck by the motorcycle, throwing the motorcycle driver from his bike.

The driver of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local area hospital before being airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre.

Members of the DRPS - Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene and investigated the circumstances of the incident. The area of the roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected. The collision is still under investigation.

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Sgt. Ashfield of the Collision Investigation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5262.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.