Barrie Police urge motorists to be aware that with the warmer weather finally here, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians are back sharing the roads. Unlike occupants inside a vehicle, these road users don’t have the protection of a steel frame and airbags, making them much more vulnerable in the event of a collision. This reminder comes after two serious motorcycle collisions this week where the riders were not at fault.
On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at around 3:20 p.m., police responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV in the area of Cundles Road East and Livingstone Street East. The motorcyclist, a 19-year-old male, was transported to a local hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. The area was closed for the investigation and cleanup and reopened shortly after 5 p.m. A 45-year-old woman is facing a charge of failing to make a safe turn.
The crash followed on the heels of a similar incident on Monday, June 1, 2026. Police responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and passenger vehicle on Harvie Road near Bryne Drive. The rider was transported to a local hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. A woman in her 70s is facing a charge of failing to make a safe turn.
These collisions serve as a powerful reminder that road safety is a shared responsibility for everyone.
Before putting your foot on the gas pedal, motorists need to take an extra moment to carefully check for smaller objects like motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
Motorcyclists and cyclists also need to remain alert, make themselves as visible as possible, and ride according to road and traffic conditions.
Pedestrians share the responsibility as well. Obey traffic signals, avoid distractions like cell phones or headphones, and always use designated crosswalks when possible.
Road safety goes beyond obeying traffic signs. It’s about paying attention to what’s happening and who is around you.
Stay alert. Be patient. Share the space.
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