Motorcyclist dead following three-vehicle crash

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The driver of a motorcycle is dead following a serious three-vehicle crash southeast of Rockwood late on Friday night.

Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Highway 7 just west of Wellington Road 32, on Sept. 30 at about 11:30pm.

Police say two passenger vehicles and a motorcycle were involved in the collision.

“The driver of the motorcycle was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased,” police stated in a press release.

Police later identified the motorcyclist as Vernon Russell Ward, 54, of Guelph.     

No one else involved in the collision was injured.

Police continue to investigate and anyone with information can call 1-888-310-1122.