Incident # CK26081779
Chatham-Kent, ON – On November 2, 2026, at approximately 5:47 p.m., members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service, Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue, and Chatham-Kent EMS responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Pioneer Line between St. Clair Street and Prince Albert Road in Chatham.
The collision involved a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. Through investigation, police learned that a 54-year-old Chatham woman was turning into a private driveway from Pioneer Line when her vehicle collided with a westbound motorcycle operated by a 44-year-old Chatham man. Both drivers were the sole occupants of their respective vehicles.
The motorcyclist was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with injuries that were initially believed to be life-threatening. His condition has since improved, and the injuries are now considered non-life-threatening. He remains under the care of medical professionals.
The driver of the passenger vehicle was not injured.
Due to the severity of the reported injuries, the Chatham-Kent Police Service Traffic Management Unit was called in to assume responsibility for the investigation. Pioneer Line was closed for several hours in the area of the collision but has since reopened to traffic.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information regarding the circumstances leading up to it is encouraged to contact the investigating officer, Constable Joel Rehill, at joelr@chatham-kent.ca or the Chatham-Kent Police Traffic Office at 519-355-1092.
Anonymous tips may also be provided through the Chatham-Kent Police Service Tip Line at 1-888-236-0993.
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