(Pembroke, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle Collison that occurred on Hwy 17 just west of Hwy 41. The collison was reported at approximately 7:00 am on the 27th of October 2014.
Investigation indicates that three passenger vehicles were westbound on Hwy 17 and a transport truck was east bound. The transport truck was carrying logs. A collison occurred between the transport truck trailer, and one of the westbound vehicles. The driver of this passenger vehicle, the lone occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other two passenger vehicles were indirectly involved. No other injuries were reported.
Hwy 17 is closed between Hwy 41 and “B†Line Road in Laurentian Valley Twp. Detours are in place.
OPP Technical Traffic Collison investigators (TTCI) as well as Commercial Motor Vehicle Collison investigators are assisting with the investigation. P/C Wayne Desjardins is the investigating officer. Laurentian Valley Twp. Fire Department, City of Pembroke Fire Department as well as County of Renfrew Paramedic Services assisted at the scene.
The investigation is continuing.