Update: Fatal motorcycle crash in Orford Township

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 10:27 p.m., emergency crews responded to a single motorcycle collision on Orford Road, south of Selton Line in Orford Township.

A man travelling alone on his motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway and lost control.

The bike left the road on the east side and struck a tree ejecting the man from the motorcycle.

The man sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The name of the man will not be released.

We send our condolences to the man’s friends and family.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service Traffic Unit is currently investigating the collision.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Lisa Rodger at 519-355-1092.

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