Man, child dead following head-on collision near CFB Trenton

Incident details

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision involving a car and pickup truck near the eastern edge of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton.

• OPP responded to reports of a head-on crash on Old Highway 2 near Quinte View Drive around 3:45 p.m. ET on Jan. 14.
• The driver of the car, a 26-year-old man from Stirling, was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, a five-year-old boy, was rushed to hospital.
• Despite efforts to treat the child, he was later pronounced dead.
• The driver of the pickup truck was also transported to hospital. The severity of their injuries wasn’t disclosed.
• Old Highway 2 was closed between RCAF Road and Whites Road for several hours.

Investigation updates

The cause of the fatal two-vehicle 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.

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Legal resources

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