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By JP Antonacci/Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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A southern Ontario man accused of causing a fatal five-car crash outside Port Dover that killed a Sudbury woman before stabbing a passerby has appeared in court to ask for bail deposit.

Brandon James Moore, 40, of Port Dover, faces six charges, including attempted murder, assault with a weapon and dangerous driving causing death.

According to the Norfolk County OPP, the crash on Highway 6 near Port Dover around 5 p.m. on September 14 involved a pickup truck, a sport utility vehicle and three motorcycles.

A passenger on a motorcycle – Tiffany Barrer, 31, of Sudbury – died at the scene. The driver – Barrer’s partner Eric Rainville – was hospitalized with what police described as “serious injuries”.

Barrer’s obituary referred to the mother of five as “an avid outdoorsman” who was comfortable on the water and on the road.

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“She was a devoted mother and the first to help anyone in need,” the tribute reads. “The world would be lost without her. »

Barrer’s sister, Meaghan Landry, organized a GoFundMe campaign to support the family and cover the cost of transporting Barrer’s remains to Sudbury for his funeral, which took place late last month.

As of Monday, the campaign had raised nearly $29,000. If you would like to donate, visit www.gofundme.com/f/tiffany-barrer.

The fatal crash occurred the day after the Friday the 13th motorcycle rally in Port Dover, which drew tens of thousands of bikers to the lakeside town.

A second motorcyclist was slightly injured, police said, and four other people walked away unhurt.

In the moments after the accident, Moore allegedly stabbed a passerby with a knife. It is unclear what vehicle Moore was driving.

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“Following the collision, an altercation occurred during which the victim was assaulted with a bladed weapon and transported to hospital with serious injuries,” said Const. Andrew Gamble said in an email.

Moore appeared briefly in court via video Friday. His lawyer, Jamie Pereira, asked that his bail hearing be adjourned until 9 a.m. Oct. 29 at the Simcoe courthouse.

The Crown opposes Moore’s release on bail.

The case is covered by a publication ban which prevents the media from reporting on arguments presented to the court.

JP Antonacci is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who previously worked for the Hamilton Spectator. The Local Journalism Initiative is made possible with funding from the federal government.

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