Guelph Motorcyclist Dies in Overnight Collision

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a Guelph man died when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle Thursday night.

Just before 9 p.m. the Guelph Police Service received several reports of a collision at the intersection of Speedvale Avenue East and Metcalfe Street. The collision involved a motorcycle with two occupants that had been travelling westbound on Speedvale Avenue, and a red SUV travelling eastbound on Speedvale Avenue.

The occupants of the motorcycle were ejected from their vehicle. A 32-year-old Guelph man was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 39-year-old Guelph woman suffered life-altering injuries and was transported to a Hamilton trauma centre.

The 81-year-old driver of the SUV, also a Guelph resident, was treated in hospital for minor injuries.

The investigation into the collision is ongoing. Police are appealing for video from motorists with dashcam footage who were in the area at the time, and from residents who may have security video depicting the vehicles prior to the collision.

Members of the public with information about the collision or video footage can contact the Guelph Police Service at 519-824-1212 or at traffic@guelphpolice.ca