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Motorcyclist dead after serious crash on Portage Avenue

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Portage Avenue was closed in both directions after a serious collision between a motorcycle and a minivan.

Police say the collision happened around 2:15 pm on Saturday, June 2, 2018.

 

Portage Avenue crash between a motorcycle and a minivan on Saturday, June 2, 2018. (Robb Mitchell / News 4)
Portage Avenue crash between a motorcycle and a minivan on Saturday, June 2, 2018. (Robb Mitchell / News 4)

The motorcycle was travelling west on Portage Avenue when it hit the van crossing portage northbound at Home Street.

The motorcycle rider was seriously injured in the crash and taken to hospital in critical condition where he later died of he died of his injuries.

The driver and passenger in the van took off on foot after the collision.

Police closed Portage Avenue in both directions between Arlington Avenue and Home Street while members from the traffic division investigated the crash.

 

Police close off Portage Avenue after a serious collision between a motorcycle and a minivan (Robb Mitchell / News 4)

 

A helmet and clothing lay on the ground after a collision on Portage Avenue June 2, 2018 (Robb Mitchell / News 4)

 

Vehicles involved in serious Portage Avenue collision on June 2, 2018 (Robb Mitchell / News 4)

 

Vehicle parts lay strewn across Portage Avenue after collision June 2, 2018 (Robb Mitchell / News 4)

Police are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any information that can help investigators to contact them at 204-986-7085.

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