Ontario Provincial Police officer killed in motorcycle crash on Highway 401 in Cobourg, Ont.
Posted on: Apr 28, 2026 06:28 IST | Posted by: Cbc
An Ontario Provincial police force ship's officer was killed in a bike break up on main road 401 in Cobourg, Ont., on Monday, the OPP says.
The crash involved only the motorcycle, the OPP said in a news release Monday.
The OPP say members of their Northumberland detachment were called to the highway near Burnham Street North shortly after 5:30 p.m. For reports of a single-vehicle crash.
Police said the officer was pronounced dead at the scene.
Highway 401 is closed in both directions between Highway 28 and Burnham Street in Cobourg as police investigate.
The officer's name has not been released as next of kin are still being notified.
Police said the circumstances surrounding the crash are being investigated.
"The OPP is assisting the member's family as they deal with this tragedy. We acknowledge the significant impact of this tragic loss and extend our thoughts to everyone affected by this devastating incident," police said in the release.
In a social media post Monday night, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was "very sad" to learn of the officer's death.
"My thoughts are with the officer’s family and loved ones, as well as all of our brave women and men in uniform across the province who risk their lives every day to protect Ontario," Ford said.
OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique also expressed condolences in a social media post Monday night.
"Our thoughts are with the officer’s loved ones and with OPP members during this devastating time, as we grieve the loss of one of our own," Carrique said.
"We ask that the public join us in keeping the officer’s family, friends and colleagues in their thoughts as we navigate this profound loss."
Anyone with information, including video or dashboard camera footage, is being asked to contact police.
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