NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing to investigate a serious two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle, where the rider has been pronounced deceased, in Oro-Medonte Township.
On Sept. 4, 2022, around 3:15 p.m., Orillia OPP and emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle collision between a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle on Ridge Road at Line 10 South. The lone motorcycle rider was transported to hospital with serious life-threatening injuries. No other injuries reported.
The motorcyclist has since been pronounced deceased in hospital.
The deceased has been identified as Roman Sakac, 22, of Cookstown.
Ridge Road was closed between Line 9 and Cedarbrook Crescent, and Line 10 South was closed between Highway 11 and Kennedy Avenue, while the OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Collision Reconstructionists conducted their investigation. All roadways have since reopened.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash cam footage is asked to call the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Motorists are reminded to please take a second look for motorcycles and remain vigilant for vulnerable road users. Motorcyclists are urged to ride cautiously and defensively.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please click here. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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