Motorcyclist killed in Brampton collision
A Peel Regional Police cruiser is seen in this undated image. (Peel Regional Police)
A motorcyclist is dead following a collision with the driver of another vehicle in Brampton Wednesday afternoon.
Peel police say they received a report of the incident, which took place at Goreway Drive and Auction Lane, just before 4:45 p.m.
The motorcyclist, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver remained on scene.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
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