Motorcyclist dies in Brampton after hitting pole at high speed: paramedics

A motorcyclist died in Brampton on Saturday after he struck a pole at high speed and was thrown from his motorbike, Peel paramedics say. 

The incident happened at 10:57 p.m. near Chrysler and Corporation drives, paramedics said. 

The male motorcyclist was taken to hospital where he was later pronounced dead, they said. 

No other vehicle was involved in the incident, paramedics said.