Motorcycle driver dies from injuries in Hwy. 64 crash that also killed a pedestrian

A 68-year-old motorcycle driver involved in a collision with a pedestrian Wednesday in French River has died of his injuries.

A 68-year-old who was driving a motorcycle involved in a collision Wednesday in northern Ontario has died from their injuries, police said.

The crash took place on Highway 64 in French River and also claimed the life of a 75-year-old pedestrian.

Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday that the motorcycle driver died in hospital.

Police responded to the crash at 1:45 p.m. The pedestrian died at the scene while the motorcycle driver was airlifted from the scene by an ORNGE helicopter to a regional trauma centre.

“The investigation remains ongoing,” police said.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident is asked to contact the Nipissing West OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.

“The OPP remains committed to public safety and thanks the community for their cooperation and patience during the closure,” police said.