Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Thursday, September 1, 2022 at around 8:25 p.m., police responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving an SUV and a dirt bike on Victoria Road near Gosnell Line.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the dirt bike was travelling westbound along a gravel pathway.
When the bike attempted to cross Victoria Road, it was stuck by a northbound SUV.
The driver of the dirt bike was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the SUV and its occupants were not injured.
Out of respect for the family, the name of the dirt bike driver will not be released at this time.
The collision remains under investigation by the Traffic Management Unit.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Cst. Josh Flikweert at 519-355-1092 or joshuaf@chatham-kent.ca
