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Teen seriously injured in Norfolk County dirt bike crash

By Don Mitchell Global News

Posted July 14, 2021 7:35 am

Updated July 14, 2021 7:42 am

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Police in Norfolk County say a 14-year-old suffered life-altering injuries after a dirt bike crash on Tuesday.

Det. Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said the teen hit a tree while riding an off-road motorcycle just before 4:30 p.m. at a Norfolk County Road 19 West address north of Waterford.

The teen was airlifted by Ornge air ambulance to Hamilton General for further treatment.

Sanchuk said in a release the investigation is ongoing.

14 y/o suffers life-altering injuries after colliding with a tree while riding a dirt bike at Norfolk County Rd 19 W @NorfolkCountyCA. Air lifted by @Ornge to a #HamOnt area hospital for further treatment. #OPP continuing to investigate.@NorfolkCoFire @NorfolkEMS #NorfolkOPP ^es pic.twitter.com/iZuXZQLHJw
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) July 13, 2021