Motorcyclist in Brant County collision on stolen bike, had been disqualified from driving

Brant County OPP are investigating a serious motor vehicle collision between a motorcycle and vehicle in which the driver of the bike was on a stolen motorcycle and had been banned from driving multiple times.

The collision occurred Monday night around 9 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 24 and Colborne Street West.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 41-year-old man, was thrown airborne approximately 20 feet before coming to rest on the roadway. He was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say he been disqualified from driving on three prior occasions. He was subsequently charged with four counts of operating a vehicle while prohibited and possession of property obtained by crime.

Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the collision

Highway 24 southbound lanes remained open while the northbound lanes north of Highway 24 were closed during the investigation and road clean-up. The investigation is ongoing.

The OPP is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers online or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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