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Man killed in highway collision

Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 17, east of Williard Lake.
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KENORA, Ont. – One man is dead following a collision between a pick-up truck and a tractor trailer on Highway 17.

According to an Ontario Provincial Police release, police responded to a motor vehicle collision Friday morning on Highway 17, east of Williard Lake.

The driver of the pick-up truck was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver and passenger of the tractor-trailer unit sustained minor injuries.

Highway 17 remains closed. Highway 71 and Highway 502 are open as a detour.

The identity of the driver will be released upon next of kin notification.

The investigation is ongoing.





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