Occurred on Highway 7 between Keene Road and Burnham Line

Otonabee-South Monaghan Township - Tues., Feb. 14, 23023 - Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews are currently at the scene of a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 7 between Keene Road and Burnham Line.

A collision involving a westbound tractor-trailer and an eastbound sport utility vehicle (SUV) occurred at approximately 7:20am. The driver of the SUV has been pronounced deceased at scene. No other injuries were reported at the time of the collision.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Highway 7 remains closed between Keene Road and Highway 28 while members trained in collision reconstruction measure and document the scene.

The Highway 7 closure will remain in place for several hours while police investigate.

For road closure information regarding this incident, or any other traffic related events please check Twitter @OPP_COMM_CR for ongoing updates.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Peterborough County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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Media release Peterborough County OPP