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Chatham motorcyclist injured in two-vehicle crash

A 44-year-old man suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Monday.

Chatham-Kent police confirmed Tuesday morning that the man's condition had improved from life-threatening to non-life-threatening overnight.

The collision happened just before 6 p.m. on Monday on Pioneer Line in Chatham.

According to police, a 54-year-old woman was turning into a private driveway when her passenger vehicle collided with the motorcyclist. She wasn't hurt.

First responders, including Chatham-Kent police, Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue, and Chatham-Kent EMS, were called to the scene. The area was closed for several hours due to the severity of the man's injuries and the police investigation.

Pioneer Line has since reopened.

Anyone who may have seen the crash or has any information is asked to contact Constable Joel Rehill at [email protected] or the Chatham-Kent Police Traffic Office at 519-355-1092. For those who prefer to stay anonymous, contact the Chatham-Kent Police Service Tip Line at 1-888-236-0993.

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