Belleville, Ontario ?On June 5, 2010, at approximately 4:22 PM a single motor vehicle collision occurred on Old Highway 2 at Old Kingston Rd. Amotorcycle was eastbound on Old Highway 2 approaching Kingston Rd when the driver braked for vehicles turning onto Old Kingston Road. The male driver  lost control throwing himself and his female passenger from the motorcycle. Both occupants of the motorcycle suffered serious injuries and were transported to Belleville General Hospital. Attempts to revive the driver were unsuccessful and the driver was pronounced deceased. The female passenger was transported to Kingston General Hospital with life threatening injuries.

 

Advanced Collision Reconstructionist and the Forensic Identification Unit were on scene for approximately four hours conducting the detailed investigation. The investigation is continuing but early indicators are that speed and alcohol do not appear to be a factor.

 

The male driver has been identified as: Christopher "Kenneth" KNOTT , 71 years old,  of Hamilton Rd, RR5 Belleville.The female passenger was Lynne KNOTT  also of Hamilton road, RR#5 Belleville.

 

Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Police, Sgt Tom Sweet 613-966-0882 extension 2227 or Crime Stoppers.

 

Belleville, Ontario ?On June 5, 2010, at approximately 6:47 PM a 45 year old male was riding a bicycle westbound on College St. West near Heartwood Drive. The male struck the curb and was thrown from the bicycle landing on the concrete sidewalk. The rider was not wearing a helmet and suffered serious life threatening head injuries. The male was transported to Belleville General Hospital and transferred to Kingston General Hospital for treatment. Advanced Collision Reconstructionists and the Forensic Identification Unit were on scene for several hours conducting the detailed investigation. A collision reconstruction team is continuing the investigation. If anyone has any information, please contact Sgt Tom Sweet 613-966-0882 extension 2227 or Crime Stoppers.

This male's name is being withheld pending notification of the family.

On June 5, 2010, home owners Oak Street reported suspects broke into their home sometime between 11:00 p.m. on June the 4^th and 3:00 a.m. on June the 5^th. Entry was gained by cutting the screen on a bedroom window. Once inside suspects stole a lap top and a pocket knife.

 

Belleville, Ontario ? On June 5, 2010, at approximately 0500 hrs police were called to 230 Front Street  to assist the Belleville Fire Department with a structure fire at that location. In conjunction with the Belleville Fire Department, officers with the Forensic Identification Unit were on scene, and Detectives with the Belleville Police Service's Criminal Investigation Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding this fire.