Motorcycle and Vehicle Collide in Whitby

A motorcyclist sustained serious life-altering injuries following a collision in Whitby.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at approximately 12:10 a.m., members of Central West Division responded to a collision in the area of Taunton Road East and Thickson Road North. A Yamaha motorcycle was eastbound on Taunton Road East when it collided with a westbound Honda sedan turning left at the intersection.

The 21-year-old male driver and two other occupants in the Honda sustained no injuries.

The 24-year-old male motorcyclist was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre with serious life-altering injuries, where he remains in stable condition.

Members of the DRPS - Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The intersection was closed for several hours while evidence was collected. At this time the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Tymcio of the Collision Investigation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5256.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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