Man, 22, killed after motorcycle and SUV collide in Scarborough
A 22-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday afternoon after his bike collided with a Subaru SUV at Bertrand Avenue and Crockford Boulevard in Scarborough.
Man, 22, killed after motorcycle and SUV collide in Scarborough A 22-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday afternoon after his bike collided with a Subaru SUV at Bertrand Avenue and Crockford Boulevard in Scarborough. Toronto police are investigating and have closed the road while they gather evidence. Phil Perkins is on the scene of a deadly crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle at Bertrand Avenue and Crockford Boulevard in Scarborough. Police have confirmed that a motorcyclist was killed in the collision on Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened just after 2 p.m. at the intersection of Bertrand Avenue and Crockford Boulevard in Scarborough's Wexford-Maryvale neighbourhood. A man in his 20s died after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle, and Toronto police responded after receiving reports that a motorcycle had struck a vehicle. A 22-year-old man was riding a black motorcycle westbound on Bertrand Avenue when the collision occurred, investigators said.At the same time, a 44-year-old woman was driving a grey Subaru SUV southbound on Crockford Boulevard. Police say the Subaru made a left turn onto Bertrand Avenue and collided with the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Subaru remained at the scene.Police have not released the name of the motorcyclist. Members of Toronto police Traffic Services are handling the ongoing investigation. Police have not said whether any charges are expected. The scene remained under investigation Tuesday afternoon, and officers were still working in and around the intersection.Bertrand Avenue is closed between Warden Avenue and Thermos Road while police investigate. The road closure is in place at the intersection where the crash happened. Police are asking people in the area to consider alternate routes and avoid the scene. Drivers should be prepared for delays until further notice.Investigators are asking local residents, businesses and drivers who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or the incident to contact them. Police say the footage could help them understand how the collision occurred. Anyone with other information is also being asked to come forward. Anyone with information can contact Toronto police at 416-808-1900.Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers. No further details about the crash have been provided at this time. The fatal collision has drawn a significant police presence to the Wexford-Maryvale area. Traffic Services officers are handling the investigation, and the road closure is expected to remain in place until the scene is fully documented and cleared.Police have not offered a timeline for reopening Bertrand Avenue. People who live or work near Bertrand Avenue and Crockford Boulevard are being urged to review any video systems that may have recorded the intersection. Police are especially interested in footage from around 2 p.m. Tuesday. Even video that seems minor could be useful to investigators.This story may be updated as new details are released by police. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Toronto police or Crime Stoppers while the investigation continues.
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