A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital following a collision involving a vehicle in Brampton.

The crash happened on Sunday near Torbram Road and Countryside Drive, south of Mayfield Road.

Peel Regional Police say a motorcyclist was struck by a vehicle, adding that an adult male was initially taken to a local hospital and then to a trauma centre.

They said that his injuries are life-threatening.

The driver of vehicle remained on scene.

The intersection is shut down as the Major Collision Bureau investigates.