A 21-year-old man is in serious but stable condition at a Toronto-area trauma centre after a single-vehicle crash in Pickering on Wednesday afternoon left him with life-altering injuries, Durham Regional Police said.
Officers from West Division were called to Liverpool Road, north of Bayly Street, at about 4:35 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2026.
According to Durham Regional Police, the man was riding a motorcycle southbound on Liverpool Road when he lost control and left the roadway. A pedestrian who had been walking southbound on the same street was struck by debris from the crash.
Pedestrian treated for minor injuries
The motorcyclist suffered serious, life-altering injuries and was taken to a Toronto-area trauma centre, where he remains in serious but stable condition. The pedestrian sustained minor injuries and went to a local hospital.
Members of the DRPS Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene to investigate. Police say the cause of the collision remains under investigation.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about it to call D/Cst. Daniels at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5226.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Liverpool Road is a busy north-south route in south Pickering, running past the Pickering Town Centre area toward the lakefront, and the crash occurred during the late-afternoon commute. Drivers in the area may have experienced closures or delays while the Collision Investigation Unit worked the scene.
