Dual Wheel Assembly Hits Van Killing Driver – HWY 417 Closed

(Ottawa, ON) –The Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a motor vehicle collision on Highway 417.

At approximately 5:57 am, a Tractor Trailer Westbound on Highway 417 near Carling Avenue when a dual wheel assembly set became detached. The wheel assembly jumped the cement median and struck a van, which was traveling Eastbound.

The driver of the van sustained fatal injuries. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

Highway 417 remains closed at this time for investigative purposes.

Highway closures:

-417 Eastbound at Maitland Avenue

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