OPP officer killed while riding motorcycle on Hwy. 401 in Cobourg
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
A tragic incident unfolded on Highway 401 in Cobourg when a motorcycle officer with the Northumberland OPP was fatally injured in a single-vehicle collision. Emergency responders rushed to the scene near Burnham Street North shortly after 5:30 p.m. The accident has prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, raising important questions about road safety and emergency personnel protection during highway operations.
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OPP officer killed while riding motorcycle on Hwy. 401 in Cobourg
The Northumberland OPP responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on the highway near Burnham Street North shortly after 5:30 p.m., police said.
