A 23-year-old man from Mississauga is dead after a motorcycle collision in Milton.

Police say that the victim was operating a motorcycle on Lower Base Line near Sixth Line sometime in the early morning hours when he lost control and crashed.

He was later located by a friend, who then called for help.

Police say that the male pronounced dead at the scene.

A full reconstruction of the accident is currently being conducted at the scene, according to police.

Lower Base Line is closed to traffic between Fifth Line and Britannia Road as a result.