NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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WASAGA BEACH - The Huronia West detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision in Springwater Township.
On Nov. 3, 2024 at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the Huronia West OPP with assistance of Springwater Fire and Simcoe County (paramedics) responded to a report of a serious collision involving two vehicles on Penetanguishene Road.
Sadly, as a result of the collision, a 43-year-old driver was confirmed deceased on scene by EMS. The 45-year-old driver, along with the 50-year-old and 14-year-old passengers in the other involved vehicle were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The two adults were later transported by ORNGE Air to a trauma centre in Toronto.
A section of Penetanguishene Road was closed for several hours while OPP members trained in collision reconstruction measured and documented the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
The OPP is requesting that if anyone was in the area during the time of the collision and has any information, dash cam or surveillance footage that may assist investigators, to please call Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.
The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.
The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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