Two motorcyclists died in separate crashes in the Netherlands

Two men in their 50s have died in separate highway crashes near Little Rapids and Mary Harbor in recent days, RCMP said Monday.

Troopers say a 53-year-old Pasadena man died Friday afternoon in a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Little Rapids, on Newfoundland’s west coast.

In a statement Monday afternoon, police said the driver “was wearing a helmet that was removed during the crash.”

Early Saturday evening, a 58-year-old Quebec man died at the scene of a crash on Highway 510, north of Mary’s Harbour.

“He was also wearing a helmet which came off during the crash,” the RCMP statement said.

Police said investigations into each crash look at whether speed played a role.

“Motorcyclists are reminded to wear helmets and ensure they are properly fastened, and to obey posted speed limits,” police said in a statement.

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