Three individuals lost their lives on local roads during a tragic two-day period.
A 50-year-old man from London died, and a 34-year-old man from Courtland is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Sept. 10 at approximately 5:10 a. m. The collision occurred at the intersection of Cassel Sideroad and Highway 59, situated between Tavistock and Hickson.
Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police along with Oxford County fire and paramedic services responded to the incident involving a pickup truck and an SUV, which was operated by the deceased 50-year-old man who later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The section of Highway 59 between Cassel Sideroad and Maplewood Sideroad was shut down while the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team conducted their investigation.
If anyone has information or video footage related to this incident, they are encouraged to reach out to the Oxford County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
An 89-year-old woman from Stratford lost her life Friday morning after another two-car accident north of Mitchell, near Dublin. Perth County Ontario Provincial Police, along with Perth County paramedics, Huron County paramedics, and the West Perth Fire Department responded shortly after 9 a. m. on Perth Road 180 at its intersection with Perth Line 36.
The elderly woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Fortunately, no one else sustained injuries.
Perth Road 180 between Line 34 and Line 39 as well as Perth Line 36 between Perth Road 179 and Manley Line were closed while assistance was provided by the West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team alongside Huron County and Perth County OPP for the ongoing investigation.
This investigation is still active. The Huron County OPP is asking anyone who may have witnessed this accident or has dashcam footage to call them at 1-888-310-1122. If you prefer anonymity, you can reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit hpcrimestoppers. ca where you might qualify for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
A further fatality occurred in another two-car collision Friday afternoon just south of Mitchell. Emergency responders from Perth County OPP, Perth County paramedics, and the West Perth Fire Department were dispatched before 4 p. m. on Perth Road 163 at its junction with Perth Line 26.
The driver of one vehicle sadly passed away on site while the other driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Perth Road 163 between Line 26 and Line 24 as well as Perth Line 26 between Perth Road 164 and Perth Road 155 remained closed Friday night while support continued from the West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement team assisting with investigations led by the Perth County OPP.
This case remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed this collision or possesses dashcam footage is urged to call Perkins Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. For those wanting confidentiality, contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit hpcrimestoppers. ca for a chance to earn up to $2,000 as a reward for information shared.
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