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Steve Reed, a motorcyclist from Kingston, Ont., is launching a new first aid program partnered with the Canadian Red Cross that aims to reduce the number of fatal motorcycle collisions.
A motorcyclist from Kingston, Ont., is launching a new first aid program with the help of the Canadian Red Cross that aims to reduce the number of deadly motorcycle crashes.
Ontario Provincial Police say fatal motorcycle collisions are on the rise in eastern Ontario, with 13 deaths on the roads they monitor since the start of 2024 — a 60 per cent increase compared to the same time last year.
That’s partly why Steve Reed is drawing on his past experiences to launch a free first aid certification program aimed at empowering riders to save lives.
“You can imagine — because motorcyclists all ride the same great roads, or we ride in groups oftentimes — that first responder on scene …
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