(HOWICK, ON) – On December 19, 2012 just after 8:15 p.m. Huron County OPP officers, Howick Fire Department members and Huron County Paramedics responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a male that was rollerblading on McIntosh Line approximately 1.5 kilometers south of Howick-Turnberry Road.
Preliminary investigation has revealed the lone male was rollerblading on the southbound travelled portion of the roadway when he was struck by a blue Ford Taurus that was travelling southbound.
The male pedestrian died at the scene. The deceased has been identified as Jonas SHERK, age 17, from Howick Township. A post-mortem examination will be completed.
Investigators from the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation (TTCI) team are on scene to assist with the investigation.
McIntosh Line remains closed between Howick-Turnberry Road and Salem Road. Please use alternate routes to avoid travel delays.
The Huron County OPP Detachment is interested in speaking with anyone who may have information regarding the collision or the events leading up to it. Huron County OPP can be contacted by calling 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314
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