EMS have transported two motorcycle riders to hospital following a crash near the intersection of Centre St N. and Blackthorn Rd.

According to police, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the motorcycle and a Penske rental truck collided, knocking both passengers off the bike. The driver of the truck fled the scene.

One rider, a man in his early 30's, was transported in critical, life threatening condition. A second person on the bike, an adult male, was taken to hospital in stable condition.

Police closed off a section of Centre St. while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash was conducted.

Officers have located the driver of the rental truck and charges are pending.