Photo of a motorcycle crash on Hwy. 3 April 18, 2017 courtesy of the Ontario Provincial Police.Photo of a motorcycle crash on Hwy. 3 April 18, 2017 courtesy of the Ontario Provincial Police.
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OPP Identify Man Killed In Crash With Wild Turkey

By Adelle Loiselle
April 24, 2017 - 3:47pm

The Ontario Provincial Police say a 54-year-old Kingsville man, badly hurt after he hit a turkey on Hwy. 3, has died of his injuries.

On April 18, Kevin Gagnier was riding his BMW motorcycle in the eastbound lanes between Sexton Side Rd. and Walker Rd. when a wild turkey ran out in front of him. After hitting the turkey, he collided with a tractor trailer in the westbound lanes.

The crash shut down the highway for several hours while police investigated. They say their investigation is now complete.

Charges will not be laid.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.

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