London Police investigating fatal crash between motorcycle, vehicle

April 9, 2024

By: Ashley Hyshka, CTVNewsLondon.ca Web Writer

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According to a social media post from the London Police Service, at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday police responded to the area of Oxford Street East and Wethered Street for the report of a serious collision.

Police said the crash involved a motorcycle and a vehicle.

First responders could be seen giving CPR to the motorcycle driver after the collision.

In a statement to CTV News London Sunday night, London police confirmed the crash was fatal.

Members of the public were asked to avoid the area while police investigated.

The investigation is ongoing and has been turned over to the Traffic Management Unit.

The cause of the crash, the identity of the deceased, and whether any charges will be laid remains unknown at this time.

Anybody who was in the area between 5:20 p.m. and 5:35 p.m., that may have dash-cam or security footage that could assist with the investigation, is asked to contact the London police.

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