NORTHUMBERLAND-The OPP has released the identity of the officer who died in the line of duty in Cobourg on Monday afternoon.
On Monday, April 27, 2026, shortly after 5:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Highway 401 near Burnham Street North. A member of the OPP was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The officer has been identified as Sergeant Brandon Malcolm, who joined the OPP in June 2020 and served his entire career with the Northumberland Detachment.
Sergeant Brandon Malcolm joined the OPP in June 2020 and served his entire career with the Northumberland Detachment. The 33-year-old was an accomplished and member of the OPP Golden Helmets. Officials say he was highly respected and trusted as a leader who fostered a supportive environment.
The OPP is assisting Sergeant Malcolm’s family as they deal with this tragedy.
Funeral arrangements are still in the early stages. More information will be released as it becomes available.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is being provided by the OPP Traffic Management and Enforcement Team, as well as OPP Forensic Identification Services.
Highway 401 remains closed in both directions between County Road 28 and Burnham Street in Cobourg.
Anyone with any information or video footage in relation to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
