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Deer Vs Motorcycle Collision Closes Hwy 21 – One To Be Airlifted To London

(TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a collision on Hwy. 21 in the Township of Georgian Bluffs after a deer collided with a motorcycle.

At approximately 1:25 p.m. this afternoon, June 6, 2016, a motorcycle was travelling westbound on Hwy. 21 when a deer emerged from the north ditch and ran into the path of the motorcycle. The male rider was transported to hospital in Owen Sound and is expected to be air-lifted to a hospital in London. He is listed in critical condition.

The deer was dispatched at the scene.

Hwy. 21 between Grey Rd. 3 west to Concession 11 is closed for emergency responders and is expected to remain closed for another 2 hours (approximately).

Anyone with information is asked to contact Grey County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.crimestoppersgb.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.