Peterborough County OPP – Fatal Single Vehicle Collision

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Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews were dispatched to a report of a serious single vehicle collision that closed Fifes Bay Road.

Shortly after 1:00am on Friday May 22, 2026, the Peterborough County OPP and emergency crews were notified of a collision that had taken place on Fifes Bay Road in Selwyn Township.

Officers, EMS and Fire all arrived on scene to find a single motor vehicle that had been travelling southbound on Fifes Bay Road when it appeared to have lost control ending up in the ditch. The driver of the vehicle, a 28-year-old male fro m Peterborough, was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

Fifes Bay Road remains closed between Lily Lake Road and Lindsay Road (County Road 1) while officers and emergency crews deal with the collision scene. Fifes Bay Road is expected to reopen later this morning.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam or video footage and has not spoken to police are asked to contact the Peterborough County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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

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