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Teen motorcyclist killed in Markham collision

Police seeking witnesses following collision at Bayview and Romfield Tuesday morning
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A 17-year-old motorcyclist died following a collision with an SUV Tuesday morning in Markham.

Emergency crews responded at about 10:15 a.m. to a report of a collision at Bayview Avenue and Romfield Circuit after a motorcycle southbound on Bayview was struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee while making a left turn onto Romfield from Bayview.

The motorcyclist was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The driver of the Jeep was not injured and remained on scene.

Anyone with information, including dash camera footage, is asked to call the York Regional Police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tips can be provided at 1800222tips.com.