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OPP officer dies on the 401 near Cobourg

By Paul Martin Apr 28, 2026 | 5:34 AM

The OPP is mourning the tragic loss of one of their officers who was killed in the line of duty in Cobourg on Monday. 

Shortly after 5:30 p.m., members of the Northumberland OPP responded to a report of a single‑vehicle motorcycle collision on Highway 401 near Burnham Street North.

An OPP officer was pronounced deceased at the scene. The officer has been identified as Sergeant Brandon Malcolm.

The 401 was shut down for several hours following the crash, only reopening around 4 am on Tuesday.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.

The OPP posted the following message after the crash on X/Twitter.

OPP Central Region – We recognize the profound impact of this loss and extend our heartfelt thoughts to the officer’s loved ones, colleagues, and all those affected. Anyone with information related to this incident, including dashcam or video footage, is asked to contact 1‑888‑310‑1122. Anonymous tips can be provided through Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. If you or someone you know is impacted by this news and needs support, provincial mental health resources are available at ontario.cmha.ca/provincial-men.