(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and members from the OPP West Region Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Team (TTCI) are currently investigating a double fatality collision involving a single motor vehicle north of St.Marys.
Just after 4:30 p.m. officers from the Perth County OPP Detachment, along with personnel from the St.Marys Fire Department, and Perth County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision on Road 149 north of Line 12.
The initial investigation has determined that the driver of a Mazda 6 was travelling southbound on Road 149 which is a gravel road, when he lost control of the car. The car slid sideways and left the roadway entering the east ditch where it struck a large tree.
The male driver of the car and the male passenger were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The male driver has been identified as 34-year-old Travis IREDALE of St.Marys.
The male passenger has been identified as 26-year-old Kurtis MILLS of St.Marys.
Road 149 is expected to remain closed between Line 12 and Line 16 until approximately 10:30 p.m. to allow for a complete investigation and safe removal of the vehicle and debris.
The OPP is continuing its investigation into this collision. Any person with information regarding this collision should immediately contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.