Update – Peterborough County OPP – Driver Succumbs to Injuries Following Collision

In Police Blotter

(OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – The driver of the eastbound pick-up truck has died as a result of the injuries suffered in the collision. The deceased has been identified as Stephen BUTLER (age 45) from Emily Township, Ontario.

The cause of the collision is under investigation.

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Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews are currently on scene at a collision which occurred at approximately 11:00am at the intersection of Keene Road and Base Line.

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) travelling southbound on Keene Road collided with a pick-up truck travelling eastbound on Base Line. Two victims from the pick-up truc k have been transported to a Toronto area hospital with serious injuries. One victim from the CMV has been transported to a local hospital.

Keene Road is closed between Redmond Road and County Road 2 while members trained in collision reconstruction measure and document the scene. The closure will remain in place for several hours while police investigate.

 

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