Motorcyclist critically injured in collision

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 26-88633
Motorcyclist critically injured in collision

A 39-year-old man is in critical condition following an early-morning motorcycle crash.

Shortly after 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision on Riverside Drive East near Ford Boulevard. A preliminary investigation determined that the man was travelling at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a utility pole. 

The motorcyclist was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.  

Riverside Drive East was closed between Buckingham Road and Thompson Boulevard for several hours while members of the Traffic Reconstruction Unit investigated the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or has information or video footage of the incident, is asked to contact the Windsor Police Traffic Enforcement Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 7032. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.