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OPP investigating deadly crash on Highway 12 involving teen motorcyclist, pickup truck

By Kim Phillips

Published: September 06, 2023 at 8:36AM EDT

Teen killed in collision on Hwy 12 A young motorcyclist has died following a collision on Highway 12 in Ramara Township.

Provincial police are investigating a deadly collision in Ramara Township involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle that killed a 17-year-old from Orillia.

Police say the crash happened Tuesday night around 11:30 on Highway 12 and Ramara Road 46.

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The 17-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead at a local trauma centre.

The area was closed for several hours for the investigation. It has since reopened.

Police urge anyone with information to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous.

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