Chatham-Kent Police Service cruiser, July 23, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Chatham-Kent Police Service cruiser, July 23, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)
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Fatal motorcycle collision in Orford Township

Chatham-Kent police are investigating after a fatal collision in Orford Township.

According to police, it happened Saturday night around 8 p.m. when emergency crews were called to a single motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in the area of Bury Road and Cleeves Line.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 48-year-old Highgate man, has died as a result of the collision.

No further details have been provided at this time and the Chatham-Kent Police Service Traffic Unit has taken over the case.  The investigation is ongoing anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Randy Whittaker at 519-355-1092 or at [email protected].

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