ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SEVERN, ON - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision on Upper Big Chute Road in the Township of Severn.
On Aug. 28, 2020, shortly before 11 a.m., Orillia OPP members were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Upper Big Chute Road near Quarry Road.
Preliminary investigation reveals a motorcycle was traveling Southbound on Upper Big Chute Road when a moving truck turned left onto Quarry Road. The driver of the motorcycle struck the other vehicle.
As a result of the collision, 62-year-old, Michael Ives of Victoria Harbour was pronounced deceased at the scene. A post mortem examination will be conducted at the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Services (OCC-OFPS) in Toronto.
The OPP Central Region Technical Collision Investigation Unit (TCI) along with a Collision Reconstructionist and Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspector were called in to assist with the investigation. If anyone witnessed this or has information regarding the circumstances they are encouraged to contact the Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or 1-888-310-1122.
Upper Big Chute Road remains closed at this time and is expected to open shortly. Please check the OPP Twitter accounts for updates on road closures.
The Orillia OPP is committed to public safety and crime prevention. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00
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