London police have released the name of a young man whose life was tragically cut short in of a collision on Friday.
Talal Petio, 20, of London died after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in a collision with a vehicle in the area of Fanshawe Park Road and Trossacks Avenue.
The collision happened around 9:30 p.m. and, according to police, Petio was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The 43-year-old woman driving the other vehicle was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help Petio's family.
"Talal was taken from us much too soon at the young age of 20. He had a huge heart and lived life to the fullest," a statement on the GoFundMe page states. "With a full life ahead of him he also leaves behind a loving mother, father, older brother and sister, and dog Rosko. He will be truly missed by his family and friends."
Anyone with information in relation to this incident, is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers
