Fatal Collision On Petrolia Line

(ST. CLAIR TWP, ON)- On May 5, 2016 at 4:45 p.m. the Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to Petrolia Line, west of Waubuno Road within St. Clair Township in order to investigate a single motor vehicle collision.

Early stages of the OPP investigation has revealed that a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) was travelling west bound on Petrolia Line and west of Waubuno Road when it lost control, entered the north ditch, rolled several times, ejecting the driver and finally coming to rest in a farmers field.

The ejected driver, a 37 year old female was pronounced dead at the scene. Also located within the SUV were two adults and two children. The four additional passengers were taken to hospital to be treated for collision related injuries. The extent of the passenger’ injuries are unknown at this time.

Members of the Lambton OPP and the West Region OPP Technical Traffic Investigators remain at the scene in order to gather evidence and to determine the cause of the collision. It is expected that Petrolia Line between Waubuno and Kimball Roads will be closed until 10:00 p.m. while the OPP continue their investigation.

The OPP will not be releasing the names of the deceased or the passengers pending a reasonable opportunity to advise the next-of-kin.

The OPP is asking for community assistance with this investigation. If anyone observed this collision or has knowledge of this incident; the OPP is requesting that they contact the OPP at 519-882-1011 or Crime Stoppers.

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