Motorcycle operator hospitalized with life-threatening injuries

The operator of a motorcycle was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after the bike slammed into the side of a Mercedes sedan around 10:30 am Friday.

The collision happened at the intersection of Dundas Street and Shaw Road, just east of London.

Police say the initial investigation indicates the sedan was heading north on Shaw Road and making a left turn onto Dundas.

The eastbound motorcycle hit directly on the driver’s side door of the passenger vehicle.

The intersection of Dundas and Shaw has traffic signals that were operating, but the initial police investigation had not determined which vehicle had the right of way.

Police say the driver of the Mercedes was uninjured.

Traffic approaching the intersection was shut down in all directions while police conducted their investigation.