The OPP is investigating a secondary collision involving two police vehicles in connection with the on-duty death of an OPP officer in Cobourg.
On Monday, April 27, shortly after 5:30 p.m., members of the Northumberland OPP responded to reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Highway 401 eastbound near Burnham Street North. OPP Sergeant Brandon Malcolm was pronounced deceased at the scene.
While officers were responding to the initial incident, two OPP cruisers were involved in a secondary collision with a stopped passenger vehicle on Highway 401 westbound near the primary collision scene.
Three OPP officers were transported to a local hospital as a precaution and have since been released. No other injuries were reported.
Highway 401 was closed in both directions between County Road 28 and Burnham Street for the initial investigation and has since reopened.
The investigation continues into the secondary collision and the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident, which is being completed in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is being provided by the OPP Traffic Management and Enforcement Team, as well as OPP Forensic Identification Services.
Anyone with any information or video footage in relation to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
The Police Service Board in Cobourg has issued the following statement on the death of Northumberland OPP Sergeant Brandon Malcolm, who died following a motorcycle crash on the 401 in Cobourg on Monday.
STATEMENT – The Cobourg Police Service Board is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Brandon Malcolm, who died in the line of duty in Cobourg last evening.
This heartbreaking loss is being felt far beyond the policing community. Today, our entire community mourns together alongside Sergeant Malcolm’s family, friends, and colleagues. In moments such as these, we are reminded that behind every uniform is a person who dedicated their life to serving and protecting others, often at great personal risk.
We know many residents are feeling a profound sense of grief and sorrow today. Cobourg is a compassionate and close-knit community, and we encourage everyone to lean on one another, offer
kindness, and support those who may be struggling with this tragedy.
On behalf of the Cobourg Police Service Board, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Sergeant Malcolm’s loved ones and to all members of the Ontario Provincial Police. Our community stands with you in mourning, gratitude, and respect for a life of service and sacrifice.
