NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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On Aug. 5, 2021 at approximately 6 p.m., South Simcoe police officers responded to a collision in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury at the intersection of the 11th Line and the 5th Sideroad.
Upon arrival, officers learned that a Mississauga man in his 60s had been operating his motorcycle when he was struck by a 23-year-old male from Barrie.
As a result of the collision, the motorcycle operator sustained serious injuries and was treated and transferred to hospital by Simcoe County EMS.
Officers conducted an at-scene investigation and the 23-year-old male driver was arrested and transported for further investigation.
At this time, 23-year-old Duncan Peters of Barrie has been charged with:
— Impaired operation
— Impaired excess alcohol 80 mgs and over
— Two counts of breach of probation under the Provincial Offences Act.
The investigation continues.
Any witnesses to the collision are urged to contact PC Strilec at 905-775-3311 or 705-436-2141.
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