Hamilton Police are appealing to the public for information following a serious motorcycle crash in the city’s east end.
It happened last night, just before 9 o’clock, near Industrial Drive and Ottawa Street North.
Police say a 2015 Kawasaki Ninja was travelling westbound on Nikola Tesla Boulevard, approaching a curve in the road near Industrial Drive and Ottawa Street North, when the rider was unable to navigate the curve.
The motorcycle left the roadway and struck a guardrail.
The 19-year-old man riding the bike, was transported to hospital with life-altering injuries.
The Hamilton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate and is asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who was travelling in the area at the time, to come forward.
Investigators are also asking motorists to review dash camera footage and nearby residents or businesses to check surveillance video for anything that may assist the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753 or by email at [email protected]. For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton’s Website.
Story credit: Bonnie Heslop
Image credit: Hamilton Police
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