Dirt bike rider dies following late-night crash southeast of London

Police are investigating a fatal collision in Silver Hill involving a dirt bike.

Around 10:55 p.m. on Monday, emergency services responded to a collision on Forestry Farm Road, about an hour southeast of London.

According to police, a dirt bike was travelling along Forestry Farm Road when it left the roadway and collided with a road sign.

As a result, the operator, a 35-year-old from Norfolk County, was airlifted to a trauma centre in critical condition, where they later succumbed to their injuries.

Forestry Farm Road, between 10^th Concession Road and Silver Hill Sideroad, was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have dash cam footage or information that could assist, to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.