Waterloo Regional Police Service's Traffic Services Unit (TSU) is continuing to investigate a motorcycle collision in Kitchener.

On July 3, 2024, at approximately 11:25 p.m., emergency services responded to a single-vehicle collision on River Road East near Morgan Avenue.

Through the initial investigation, police determined that the driver lost control of the vehicle, a KTM motorcycle, struck a curb, and was thrown from the motorcycle when it hit a hydro pole.

The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male, was transported by Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services to a local hospital with serious injuries but non-life-threatening injuries.

River Road East was closed for several hours for the investigation and has since reopened.

The investigation is ongoing by TSU investigators.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.