(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – An individual is deceased following a motorcycle collision in Chatham-Kent.
On May 12, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), (Chatham-Kent and Elgin Detachments) Emergency Services, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision on Communication Road and Fairview Line, in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
A male was located on scene, transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The identity of the deceased individual will not be released out of respect for the family’s privacy.
The Elgin County OPP with the assistance West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team, members of the Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) continue to investigate the collision.
All lanes on Communication Road between Maynard Line and Park Avenue will remain closed temporarily to allow for investigation and for the safety of emergency responders.
If you have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.