Ontario Provincial Police say one of their officers has died after a collision on Highway 401 near Cobourg.
Police say members of the Northumberland detachment responded shortly after 5:30 p.m. Monday to reports of a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle near Burnham Street North.
The officer was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have not released the officer’s identity as next of kin notifications are ongoing.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation.
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In a statement late Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said, “I am very sad to hear that an Ontario Provincial Police officer was killed in the line of duty in Cobourg earlier today.”
“My thoughts are with the officer’s family and loved ones, as well as all of our brave women and men in uniform across the province who risk their lives every day to protect Ontario,” he continued.
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The OPP commissioner Thomas Carrique said it was with “deep sorrow that I advise an OPP officer was killed while on duty along Highway 401 in Cobourg this afternoon.
Our thoughts are with the officer’s loved ones and with OPP members during this devastating time, as we grieve the loss of one of our own.”
“As notifications are still underway, the officer’s identity will be withheld at this time,” he continued.
“We ask that the public join us in keeping the officer’s family, friends and colleagues in their thoughts as we navigate this profound loss.”
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation.
Investigators are asking anyone with information, including video or dashcam footage, to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
