Single-vehicle collision in Niagara Falls claims life of motorcyclist

A motorcyclist in Niagara Falls has died following a single-vehicle collision on Thursday evening.

The incident happened shortly after 8 p.m. on Stanley Avenue north of Thorold Stone Road.

Niagara police say the 23-year-old Niagara Falls man was transported to a local hospital by emergency services, where he was pronounced dead.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) was called in to take over the investigation and the road was closed for the CRU to process the scene along with the Forensic Services Unit.

The road has since re-opened.

Police say initial investigation indicates that the motorcyclist was travelling north on Stanley Avenue and lost control in a curve north of Thorold Stone Road.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Niagara police at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1008882.

Those with information who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.

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