Peterborough County OPP – Two Dead Another In Critical Condition Following Head-On Collision

In Police Blotter

(NORTH KAWARTHA TOWNSHIP, ON) – 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 4:30pm on Highway 28 near Big Cedar Lake Road.

Two vehicles were involved in a head on collision. Two victims have been pronounced deceased at scene and one victim has been transported to a Toronto area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Identities of the deceased will not be released until next of kin have been notified. 

Highway 28 is closed while members trained in collision reconstruction measure and document the scene. Detours will be in place on Highway 28 at Northey’s Bay Road and County Road 36. The closure will remain in place for several hours while police investigate. For road closure information regarding this incident, or any other traffic related events please check Twitter @OPP_COMM_CR for ongoing updates.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Operation NANOOK 2025: Strengthening Arctic Defence and Sovereignty

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will be conducting defence and sovereignty related operations in the Arctic from February 23

Read More...

In My Opinion – It’s Just A Matter of Time Before An Emergency Service Worker is Killed On Highway 401

Simply put - it’s just a matter of time before an emergency services worker will be killed on Highway

Read More...

Don’t Miss the Bourse on March 1

By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland If stamps are on your radar – whether you have inherited a collection you

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu