Another Fatal Collision

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A single motor vehicle collision has claimed the life of the driver and has sent two passengers to hospital.

On September 1, 2024, at approximately 8:12 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Oxford Detachment, Hickson Fire Department, Tavistock Fire Department, Oxford and Perth Paramedic Services, along with Ornge responded to a single motor vehicle collision at a Cassell Road, East Zorra Township address.

It was determined that a vehicle was travelling on Cassell Road when the vehicle left the roadway and rolled over.

As a result, the driver of the motor vehicle suffered serious life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. Two passengers were transported to hospital via Air Ornge and Ambulance with minor injuries.

OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team are continuing to investigate.

Investigators are looking to speak to any witnesses that may have information surrounding this investigation. They are being asked to call the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Cassell Road was closed for several hours between 10^th Concession Line and 11^th Concession Line for investigation.

Further updates will be provided when new information becomes available.

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