Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash involving transport truck on Hwy. 401

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Photo: OPP FILE.

Posted July 9, 2024 6:22 am.

A motorcyclist was rushed to a trauma centre following a crash involving a transport truck on Highway 401.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say it happened at around 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday on the westbound portion of the highway near Dixon Road.

Officers say the rider suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital. The truck driver remained at the scene.

It’s unclear if any charges are pending.

#TorontoOPP responded to a motorcycle collision at 12:45 am. Involving a transport truck #HWY401 WB near Dixon Rd. The rider was taken to a trauma hospital. The truck driver remained on scene. If anyone has dash cam footage, please contact Toronto OPP Detachment 1-888-310-1122… pic.twitter.com/t8B9l9CZ3h
— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) July 9, 2024

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