Ottawa Paramedics say a motorcycle driver is in life-threatening condition after a crash on Highway 7 Monday morning.

The motorcycle left the highway near Hazeldean Rd. at around 5:45 a.m. and hit a post.

The driver suffered very serious head and facial injuries and has been rushed to the trauma centre.

The eastbound offramp from Highway 7 to Hazeldean was closed, but reopened before noon.