Greater Sudbury resident dies in 5-vehicle crash involving 3 motorcycles near Port Dover

A Friday the 13th tradition in Port Dover Thousands of motorcyclists visiting Port Dover, Ont. in what is a longstanding Friday the 13th tradition. Ian Campbell explains.

A person from Greater Sudbury died and two other individuals were transported to hospital after a five-vehicle crash near Port Dover, Ont., late Saturday afternoon.

The collision, which occurred near the intersection of Blueline Road and Highway 6, involved three motorcycles, a pickup truck and an SUV, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said in a release on Sunday.

Police responded to the collision at approximately 4:55 p.m. on Sept. 14 – Norfolk County Fire and Paramedic Services also attended to assist.

A 31-year-old Sudbury resident, a passenger on one of the motorcycles involved, died at the scene, said police.

The driver of that motorcycle suffered serious injuries and was transported to a trauma centre.

A second motorcycle driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

Four other people who were in the vehicles were not injured.

Police have not released the names, ages or other identifying details of those involved in the crash.

Highway 6 remained closed between Pheasant Trail/Blue Lake Avenue and Port Ryerse Road for nine hours, until approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday while police investigated.

OPP said the investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Police have asked anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

Port Dover is a small community south of Hamilton located on the shores of Lake Erie with a population of approximately 8,000, which hosts regular motorcycle rallies on Friday the 13ths.

On Friday OPP estimated that there were approximately 100,000 people in town for the rally.