Motorcyclist, 19, dead after collision involving pickup truck in Markham

A motorcyclist is dead after a fatal collision with a pickup truck last night in Markham.

A 19-year-old motorcyclist is dead after a collision involving a pickup truck in Markham Tuesday night.

York Regional Police say it happened at the intersection of Major Mackenzie Drive and Reesor Road.

The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. He has been identified as a Port Perry resident.

The cause of the collision is unknown and whether the wet conditions played a factor. Markham was under a severe thunderstorm warning earlier.

Police say the Major Collision has taken over the investigation and are asking any witnesses to contact them at 905-830-0303 ext. 7704.