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Arrest made in connection with fatal Highway 11/17 collision

A Longlac resident died in December 2023 after a three-vehicle collision in Shuniah
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THUNDER BAY — Ontario Provincial Police have made an arrest in connection with a fatal collision on Highway 11/17 in December 2023.

The incident occurred near Mirror Lake in Shuniah, and took the life of a 63-year-old Longlac woman.

Police said the crash involved two passenger vehicles and a transport truck.

OPP announced Wednesday they have now arrested 36-year-old Chelsey Kilar of Red Rock on an outstanding warrant for multiple charges related to the collision.

The alleged offences include dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

None of the charges has been tested in court.

The accused is being held in custody pending a court appearance on July 7.




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