Police on scene of the collision at Wellington Road 16 and 19. Police on scene of the collision at Wellington Road 16 and 19. (Photo courtesy of OPP West Region/Twitter)
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Police investigate fatal crash near Fergus on Labour Day

By Eric Thompson
September 5, 2023 - 2:00pm

Wellington County OPP is investigating a fatal collision between a vehicle and motorcycle that occurred near Fergus.

On September 4, just before 11 a.m., emergency services responded to a serious accident at Wellington Road 19 and Wellington Road 16.

An SUV, containing a lone driver, and a motorcycle with two riders had collided.

A 67-year old from Cambridge, the driver of the motorcycle, was taken to hospital, where they were pronounced deceased.

The passenger of the bike was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The roads were closed for several hours as police investigated.

Any witnesses are asked to contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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