Motorcycle Crash Injures Two in Fort Erie
Rider Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries; Police Investigating
Fort Erie, ON – August 26, 2023
Two motorcyclists were rushed to hospital after a serious crash in Fort Erie on Friday afternoon. One of the riders, a 54-year-old man from Niagara Falls, is in life-threatening condition, while the other, a 42-year-old woman from Fort Erie, is suffering from a serious back injury.
The crash occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Garrison Road and King Street. According to the Niagara Regional Police (NRP), a motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Dominion Road when it collided with a SUV that was turning left onto Garrison Road.
The impact of the collision sent both riders flying from their motorcycle. The man was airlifted to a trauma center in Hamilton, while the woman was taken to a local hospital.
The NRP is investigating the cause of the crash. They are asking any witnesses to come forward.
This latest crash highlights the dangers motorcyclists face on our roads. Motorcyclists are significantly more vulnerable to injury than motorists in the event of a collision. It is important for all drivers to be aware of the presence of motorcyclists and to take extra care when driving around them.
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