Car Accidents

Woman, 61, Dead Following Pickup Truck Collision Northwest of Kingston

A person on a snowmobile. (Photo: livekaiah / Unsplash)

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision involving a snowmobile and a pickup truck in Loyalist Township — a community east of Napanee and northwest of Kingston — on Jan. 29, 2026.

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What Happened?

  • The incident took place on County Road 5, east of Newburgh Road, around 3:15pm ET on Jan. 29.
  • According to OPP, the snowmobiler — a 61-year-old woman from Kingston — was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • No injuries were reported for the occupants of the pickup truck.


Investigation Updates

The cause of the fatal collision remains under investigation. It’s unclear if charges are pending.

🔔 Anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the OPP.


Car Accident Near You? What to Do

Following a crash like this in or near Kingston, police urge drivers to:

  1. Avoid the accident area so that officials can safely investigate.
  2. Reduce speed in areas with high pedestrian activity.
  3. Remain vigilant when navigating intersections.

Your Rights After a Car Accident in Ontario

If you’re injured in a car accident in or near Kingston — whether as a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian — you may be entitled to:

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