Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after serious crash

Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after serious crash

A motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital after a serious crash in Whitchurch-Stouffville.

York Regional Police said a motorcycle and sport utility vehicle collided on Woodbine Avenue, south of Stouffville Road, around 7:30 a.m.

An Ornge air ambulance was requested but was later called off.

An Ornge spokeswoman said the man, who is about 50 years old, is believed to have suffered head injuries.

The man was transported to a local hospital and then transferred to a trauma centre in Toronto.

Woodbine Avenue is closed between Stouffville Road and 19th Avenue.