One man died and another is facing charges following a motorcycle crash with a pickup truck.
The motorcyclist was travelling northbound on Lauzon Parkway and carrying a female passenger. The collision occurred when the driver of a pickup truck attempted to turn going eastbound at the intersection of Lauzon Line and Lauzon Parkway.
As a result of the crash with the pickup truck, the 39-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured. Although he was taken to hospital, he later died of his injuries.
The 35-year-old female passenger riding with the motorcyclist was also taken to hospital, but her injuries were non-life-threatening.
The Impaired Driver Faces Charges
According to a news report, Windsor police, who responded to the incident, arrested the pickup truck driver. Once at the police station, police say the driver failed a breath test and is now facing multiple charges. The most serious charges include impaired operation of a conveyance causing death and impaired operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm.
Police Are Asking for Help From Witnesses
The investigation is still underway. Anyone who witnessed the crash, has video footage, or other information that may be helpful is being asked to contact Windsor Police Service Traffic Enforcement Unit. That number is 519-945-9645, ext. 223 You can also report anonymously online: http://catchcrooks.com.
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