Provincial police say a 54‑year‑old man who lived in Oshawa died after a single‑vehicle motorcycle crash on Northeys Bay Road in North Kawartha Township on the afternoon of July 25.
What happened
Peterborough County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), emergency medical services and fire crews responded at about 4:45 p.m. to the collision on Northeys Bay Road near Fire Route 19 on the north shore of Upper Stony Lake. Officers say the crash involved a single motorcycle. The rider, a 54‑year‑old Oshawa resident,
"was pronounced dead at the scene."
Investigation and road impact
Police have not released additional details about how the collision occurred. Northeys Bay Road is known locally as a winding route; a section was closed in both directions for several hours while investigators documented the scene.
- Time: about 4:45 p.m., July 25
- Location: Northeys Bay Road near Fire Route 19, north shore of Upper Stony Lake
- Victim: 54‑year‑old resident of Oshawa
- Responding agencies: Peterborough County OPP, EMS, fire services
How the public can help
Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen the motorcycle before the collision or who has dashcam footage that could assist the inquiry to contact the Peterborough OPP. The public can reach investigators at 1‑888‑310‑1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 or through Ontario Crime Stoppers' website.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Incident type | Single‑vehicle motorcycle collision |
| Date | July 25 |
| Time reported | About 4:45 p.m. |
| Location | Northeys Bay Road near Fire Route 19, Upper Stony Lake |
| Victim | 54‑year‑old Oshawa resident (deceased) |
Local residents who travel rural routes in the Kawartha Lakes and surrounding areas often encounter winding roads and seasonal traffic; police frequently advise motorists and motorcyclists to adjust speed and driving for road conditions. This investigation remains active and police have not yet released a cause for the collision.
The OPP continues to gather evidence and witness accounts as part of the routine collision reconstruction process. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the Peterborough County OPP tip line or Crime Stoppers as noted above.
