Motorcyclist killed in crash on Netherby Road Saturday

A motorcyclist was killed in a collision on Netherby Road in Fort Erie on the weekend.

On Saturday, shortly before 6 p.m., Niagara Regional Police (NRP), the Fort Erie Fire Department and Niagara Emergency Medical Service paramedics responded to a motor vehicle collision on Netherby Road in the area between Point Abino Road North and Schaubel Road.

The initial investigation determined a grey passenger vehicle was travelling westbound on Netherby Road when a collision occurred with a black motorcycle travelling eastbound.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 43-year-old Welland resident, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives assigned from the NRP’s collision reconstruction unit have assumed carriage of the investigation with support from forensic unit detectives, says a news release from police.

The collision remains under investigation.

Witnesses and motorists who were in the area with an operational dash-camera are encouraged to review their footage and contact the lead detective at (905) 688-4111, option 3, badge 1009508 with any relevant information.

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