Motorcycle rider dies after collision with car in Brampton

Peel Regional Police say a motorcycle rider involved in a collision with a car early Monday evening in Brampton has died.

At 5:59 p.m., Peel police received a call about a collision between a motorcycle and car near Westbrook Avenue and Cottrelle Boulevard in Brampton.

The rider was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition, but police say he has died due to the injuries sustained in the collision.

Witnesses are asked to contact the Major Collision Bureau or Crime Stoppers with any information they may have.

Road closures are in place and police are asking that local residents use alternate routes.