P.E.I. RCMP believe speed to be a factor in motorcycle crash that left a man dead

An RCMP logo is seen in St. John's on Saturday, June 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

By The Canadian Press

Posted Sep 14, 2025 12:43:00 PM.

Last Updated Sep 14, 2025 12:45:39 PM.

WELLINGTON CENTRE — The Mounties in Prince Edward Island say they are investigating a motorcycle crash that left a man in his 20s dead.

They say officers were called to motorcycle crash on Route 2 in Wellington Centre, which is about 70 kilometres from Charlottetown, in the early hours of Sunday.

Police say the motorcyclist left the road and hit a power pole.

They say they believe speed to be a factor in the crash.

Police say the man was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

They say no one else was injured.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 14, 2025.

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