Carleton Place man dies in motorcycle crash west of Perth

A Carleton Place man is dead following a single-vehicle motorcycle collision in Tay Valley Township.

According to OPP, Members of the Lanark County detachment responded to the crash on Upper Scotch Line, west of Perth, at about 6:15 p.m. on Friday, April 3.

Police say the 43-year-old rider, who was the sole occupant of the motorcycle, was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Upper Scotch Line was closed between Scotch Line and Allan’s Mill Road for several hours while emergency crews and investigators were on scene. The road has since reopened.

Police say the investigation remains ongoing with assistance from OPP technical collision investigators and a reconstructionist.

Anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.