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Motorcycle collision leaves Stratford man with 'severe' injuries, say RCMP

Queens District RCMP are investigating after a motorcycle left the road on Route 219 in Grand Tracadie, P.E.I., Saturday afternoon. 

The Harley Davidson was the only vehicle involved in the crash

A close-up picture of an RCMP badge.
RCMP are investigating. (CBC)

A man from Stratford has "severe" injuries after the Harley Davidson motorcycle he was driving went off the road, said RCMP Cpl. Scott Gosse. 

The 64-year-old driver failed to negotiate a turn on his motorcycle and collided with a metal post on Route 219 in Grand Tracadie, P.E.I., Saturday afternoon. 

The man was travelling with a group. One of his companions called emergency responders. 

Emergency responders received the call at 3:20 p.m., said Gosse.

The man is now being treated in hospital in New Brunswick, he said.  

An investigation into the cause of the collision is underway. 

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