One dead after two-vehicle collision in Halton Hills
One person has been pronounced dead after a fatal two-vehicle collision in Halton Hills, the Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday.
The incident happened just after 12 p.m. on Highway 7 near Trafalgar Road when the driver of a commercial truck travelling eastbound entered the westbound lane, striking a car.
The 43-year-old driver of the car was pronounced dead on the scene, police said, while the driver of the truck did not sustain injuries.
Officials have reported the truck is in a ditch, leaking fuel.
OPP spokesperson Kerry Schmidt told CTV News Toronto that an investigation is ongoing and that, at this time, no charges have been placed.
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