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A 17-year-old motorcyclist died in Monday's collision on Highway 11/17

OPP continue to investigate the tragic crash at the Mapleward Road intersection
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OPP continue to investigate a collision that claimed the life of a youth from Kakabeka Falls on Highway 11/17 at Mapleward Road on Aug. 11, 2025 (Alicia Anderson/Newswatch)

THUNDER BAY — A youth from Kakabeka Falls has been identified as the victim of a fatal collision between a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle on Highway 11/17.

OPP said a 17-year old boy was pronounced deceased in Thunder Bay hospital following a crash that occurred at 6:43 a.m. Monday at the Mapleward Road intersection.

Police are continuing to investigate the collision.

In a statement Tuesday afternoon, OPP asked anyone with information or with dash camera footage to contact them at 1-888-310-1122, or to reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.

 




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