Orléans motorcyclist identified as deceased in Winchester crash

By Mike Vlasveld

Posted Jun 11, 2021 07:44:00 PM.

The Ontario Provincial Police is identifying a 67-year-old Orléans man as the person who died in a recent collision at the intersection of County Road 31 and County Road 43 (South Junction) in Winchester.

Investigators say a southbound SUV entered the northbound lane and hit a motorcycle, around 5 p.m. on June 4.

The driver of the motorcycle, Peter Heppleston, was pronounced deceased at scene.

Police are still working to figure out exactly what caused the collision.

Anyone with information on the incident, or any other crime, is asked to call SD&G OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).

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