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Motorcyclist killed in crash on Highway 17
CBC News
Posted: Aug 26, 2012 6:08 PM ET
Last Updated: Aug 26, 2012 6:06 PM ET
The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that took place just north of Chippewa Falls on Sunday afternoon.
The single-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 17, about four kilometers north of Chippewa Falls.
Police say the motorcycle was southbound when the crash occurred at about 3:20 p.m. ET.
The highway was closed for about two hours in both directions as traffic collision investigators attended the scene.
Highway 17 has since reopened.
Police have not yet identified the victim.
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