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16-year-old killed in single-car collision on Highway 502

Vehicle left the highway and came to rest against a rock cut.
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DRYDEN – A 16-year-old Dryden boy is dead after a single-vehicle collision on Highway 502.

Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to the call at about 11 p.m. on Saturday night, saying a small two-door vehicle was traveling northbound when the driver lost control, left the roadway and came to rest against a rock cut.

Dryden Ambulance and Oxdrift Fire Department arrived on scene to assist.

An 18-year-old passenger was taken to hospital for precautionary reasons.

Nikolas Ho, 16, has been identified as the deceased teen.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

Highway 502 is now open to one lane at the collision scene and motorists are advised to use caution when traveling in the area.



Leith Dunick

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A proud Nova Scotian who has called Thunder Bay home since 2002, Leith is Dougall Media's director of news, but still likes to tell your stories too. Wants his Expos back and to see Neil Young at least one more time. Twitter: @LeithDunick
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