OPP INVESTIGATING SERIOUS COLLISION IN PERTH EAST
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(PERTH EAST, ON) - The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred yesterday afternoon at a intersection in the Township of Perth East.
On Friday, May 8, 2026, at approximately 2:00 pm, Perth County OPP, along with local Fire Departments and Perth County Paramedic Services, responded to a report of a collision involving a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and a motorcycle at the intersection of Line 47 and Perth Road 107 in the Township of Perth East.
The Motorcyclist, A 36-year-old individual from Shakespeare suffered serious, life-threatening injuries. They were treated on-scene by paramedics before being transported by Ornge Air Ambulance to a regional trauma centre.
The SUV Driver, An 87-year-old individual from Stratford sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for assessment.
The intersection was closed for several hours. Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team attended the scene to assist with the reconstruction of the collision. The roadway was safely re-opened to traffic at approximately 2:00 am this morning.