(HORTON TWP., ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 60 in Horton Township, which led to a temporary closure of the highway in both directions from Butler Road to Cotieville Road. The highway has since reopened.
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members of the Renfrew Detachment of the OPP responded to a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a car. The driver of the motorcycle, a 57-year-old male from Ottawa, was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The driver and sole occupant of the car was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionist attended the scene, alongside emergency crews. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
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