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Police seeking witnesses to fatal motorcycle crash

Provincial police are hoping witnesses can provide some answers about a crash that claimed the life of a motorcycle rider.

The collision involving a motorcycle and a transport truck happened around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the southbound lanes of Huron Church Road. Ryan Friesen, 18, was taken to hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.

"Several vehicles stopped at the scene of this collision but did not identify themselves to police," the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release issued Wednesday. "The OPP is asking anyone who witnessed this collision or anyone who can identify the involved tractor trailer by way of company name, colour or other distinct characteristic to contact them at 519-723-2491."

Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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