WRPS investigates motorcycle collision in North Dumfries Township

A Waterloo Regional Police Service cruiser. (Mark Douglas/CityNews Kitchener)

By Rachel Morgan

Posted Jun 8, 2025 02:48:53 PM.

Last Updated Jun 9, 2025 03:32:20 PM.

Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Unit is investigating a motorcycle collision that happened in North Dumfries Township.

Around 3:25 p.m. on June 7, emergency services responded to reports of a collision involving a motorcycle and a Dodge vehicle at the intersection of Dumfries Road and Rife Road.

The driver of the motorcycle suffered serious physical injuries. The 41-year-old male was transported by Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services to a local hospital.

The driver of the Dodge, an 84-year-old male, was not injured.

The intersection was closed for part of the investigation but has since reopened. The investigation remains ongoing and police say charges are anticipated.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856, or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.

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