The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that SHUNIAH — the Lakehead region OPP are investigating a fatal collision involving multiple motorcycles on Highway 11-17 near Highway 527.
Officers say officers with the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Law enforcement and urgent response medical services responded to the collision at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026. As a result of the collision, a 58-year-old woman from Sault Ste.
Marie was pronounced deceased at the scene. The examination remains ongoing. Thunder Bay OPP are being assisted by members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement Team, including a collision reconstructionist and technical collision investigator. At the time of the OPP update, Highway 11-17 remained closed between Highway 527 and MacGregor Road.
The examination remains ongoing.
Officers say a lengthy closure is expected while investigators examine the scene. The closure affected a key section of the Trans-Canada Highway east of Thunder Bay, which is used by area residents, commercial traffic, tourists and travellers heading between Thunder Bay, Shuniah, Nipigon and communities farther east.Police seek witnesses and video Anyone with information or video footage of the collision is asked to contact Thunder Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122..
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📍 Source: NetNewsLedger · By: NetNewsLedger Staff · 🗓️ July 19, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online
