(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious collision involving an off-road dirt bike and a family pet in the Municipality of Central Huron, on September 30, 2025.
Just after 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Huron County OPP and Huron County Paramedics responded to a report of a collision on Bandon Line in Central Huron.
Upon arrival, police discovered that a 16-year-old youth had been operating a dirt bike southbound on Bandon Line when a dog ran out onto the roadway. The dirt bike collided with the dog, launching the youth into the ditch. The youth sustained serious injuries and was transported to a London hospital for further care. The dog died as a result of the impact.
Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) unit attended the scene to assist investigators. Roads were closed in the area for several hours but have since reopened.
No charges have been laid at this time. The investigation is ongoing.