Motorcyclist dead following collision in Russell, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police say a motorcyclist died in a two-vehicle crash in Russell, east of Ottawa.
Emergency crews responded to the crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Craig Street, west of Hamilton Road, in Russell at approximately 9:40 p.m. Wednesday.
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The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the SUV was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation into the crash continues.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or may have dashcam video is asked to contact Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
This is the second fatal crash that Russell County OPP responded to this week. On Monday, an 11-year-old boy died after a collision involving a school bus and a cyclist in Clarence-Rockland.
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