Fatal motorcycle crash shuts down major south Barrie artery

A major crash involving a motorcycle has forced police to shut down Big Bay Point Road and Hurst Drive in south Barrie on Friday afternoon.

A two-vehicle crash proved fatal for a motorcycle rider in south-end Barrie Friday.

Barrie Police Service were called to Big Bay Point Road and Hurst Drive around 4:15 p.m. for the two-vehicle collision.

The motorcycle, driven by a 63-year-old Barrie man, collided with a car. The car remained on scene and the driver was not seriously injured.

Police say multiple bystanders immediately rendered first aid to the victim, but the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators with the Barrie Police Traffic Unit and the Forensic Identification Unit are continuing their investigation as of 8:30 p.m.

Police say roads have been closed and will remain so until the investigation is concluded.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have information is asked to contact the Barrie Police Traffic Unit at 705-725-7025 ext. 2995.