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Published October 23, 2024

(Updated) Collision in Barrie claims life of motorcyclist

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Barrie police cruiser parked at police headquarters on Fairview Road

One person is dead after a motorcycle and a car collided on Mapleview Drive West, east of Veteran's Drive in Barrie.

Police were called to the collision around 3:30 Tuesday afternoon.

"Investigators have determined that a motorcycle was travelling eastbound on Mapleview Drive West when it came in contact with a passenger vehicle that was turning left to go westbound on Mapleview Drive West from an establishment located on the southside of the street," police said in a news release.

The driver of the motorcycle was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

He has been identified as a 34-year-old from Barrie.

Police said updates about this incident will be provided as the investigation permits.

Anyone travelling in the area of  the collision who may have witnessed it or may have dash camera video is being asked to contact Detective Constable Steele of the Barrie Police Traffic Unit by email at dsteele@barriepolice.ca.

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