Sedan driver dead after SUV collision near Brantford Municipal Airport

Incident details

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision involving a sedan and an SUV near Brantford Municipal Airport.

The incident took place on Colborne Street West between Highway 24 and McGregor Avenue around 8:30 p.m. ET on March 4.

• OPP said in a news release that the driver of the sedan, a 25-year-old, was pronounced dead at the scene.
• The driver of the SUV was taken to hospital. Their injuries aren’t considered life-threatening.
• Colborne Street West was closed between Highway 24 and McGregor Avenue for several hours.

Investigation updates

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

OPP are asking anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, to call 1-888-310-1122.

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Legal resources

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