On June 2, 2025, at approximately 11:48 a.m., members of the Essex OPP Detachment, Essex Fire and Rescue Services and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and passenger vehicle on County Road 18, west of County Road 15 in the Town of Essex.

The driver of the passenger vehicle was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The motorcyclist was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

Members of the OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) are assisting Essex Detachment with the investigation.

As a result of the collision, County Road 18 is closed between County Road 15 and Rizzo Nicola Road.

Investigators would like to speak anyone who may have observed these vehicles prior to the collision, who observed the collision or who may have dashcam footage of the collision.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) or www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.