Man sought in fatal motorcycle hit-and-run
Posted August 10, 2018 9:46 pm.
Last Updated August 11, 2018 10:18 am.
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Two motorcyclists are dead in separate crashes in the GTA overnight.
Police say a 71-year-old man was killed after he was struck by a black Dodge Challenger travelling northbound on Bellamy Road near Brimorton Drive around 9 p.m. Friday night.
Initial reports indicated citizens preformed CPR on the motorcyclist before paramedics arrived, who then pronounced him dead on the scene.
The driver of the car fled the scene.
Police are searching for 29-year-old Marc Laurin. He’s described as 5-foot-10, 160 pounds with a medium build and short black hair. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark pants and a dark blazer. He’s wanted for several charges including failing to stop after a collision and dangerous operation causing death.
Police say Laurin is believed to be violent and dangerous.
Meanwhile, a motorcyclist was struck and killed on Major Mackenzie Drive between Jane Street and Highway 400.
Police say the bike and another vehicle collided, killing the cyclist.
The driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police are asking anyone who was in the area at the time of the crash who may have dash cam video to contact them.
