A 10-year-old child has lost their life after a head-on crash east of Perth, Ont., involving an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) cruiser.
The incident took place on Highway 7 between Drummond School Road and Drummond Concession 7 on Dec. 13, shortly before 4:30 p. m.
Authorities report that an OPP officer was patrolling in a marked cruiser when it was hit by an approaching pick-up truck.
There were three people in the pick-up. The child was airlifted to a regional trauma center by Air Ornge but sadly passed away the next day. The other two passengers remain hospitalized with serious injuries.
The OPP officer involved is recovering from serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The Lanark County OPP is continuing its investigation into the collision.
Officials are asking for public help; anyone with information or dashcam footage regarding the incident is encouraged to reach out to them.
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