A 63-year-old man has life-threatening injuries, following a motorcycle accident Saturday night in Bayham Township, near Tillsonburg.

OPP Const. Kevin Howe says a female passenger on the bike also has injuries, but they are not life threatening.

The man was taken to the Tillsonburg hospital and then sent to the London Health Sciences Centre.

The single-vehicle accident happened on Talbot Line, near Green Line.

Howe says the motorcycle hit a ditch and the man was thrown from the bike.

He says the names have not been released as family members are being notified.

The investigation continues and anyone with information is asked to call 1-888-310-1122.