A Fatal Crash in Eastern Ontario Leaves One Dead and Four Injured
A tragic accident in eastern Ontario has resulted in one fatality and left four individuals with serious injuries, according to reports from local authorities. The incident occurred on Monday, and emergency response teams were dispatched shortly after 3:20 p.m. Ontario Provincial Police received a distress call regarding a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 near Cobden, in Renfrew County.
Regrettably, a 44-year-old man driving one of the vehicles lost his life at the scene, while two passengers in the same vehicle were rushed to the hospital with severe injuries. The second vehicle involved also had its driver and a passenger transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The precise cause of the crash remains under investigation, and the authorities are actively seeking any information or dash camera footage that could aid their inquiry.
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The Ontario Provincial Police spokesperson mentioned that initial findings suggest it was a head-on collision, with the vehicle driven by the now-deceased individual traveling eastbound. However, they stressed that a comprehensive investigation is still ongoing.
If you have any information or relevant dash camera footage, please reach out to the police to assist them in their inquiry.
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