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Man, 72, dead after motorcycle collides with tractor in West Lincoln
Niagara police say a man has died after a motorcycle and tractor collided in West Lincoln Tuesday night.
Officers say the crash happened shortly after 8 p.m. on Silver St. between Smithville and Caistor Centre roads.
We are currently investigating a serious motor vehicle collision on Regional Road 65 between Smithville Road and Caistor Centre Road, in the Township of West Lincoln. The area is expected to be closed for the next several hours. Please use an alternate route. pic.twitter.com/HwiyzaSWvY
— NRPS (@NiagRegPolice) October 12, 2022
A 72-year-old man driving the motorcycle was rushed to hospital, where he later died of his head, chest and leg injuries.
Police say the driver of the tractor was not injured.
Roads in the area were closed for several hours Tuesday night, but have since reopened.
No charges have been laid at this time as officers continue to investigate the cause of the collision.
