Man, 51, Dead Following Hwy. 89 Crash Southwest of Barrie

Incident Details

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision on Highway 89 in Cookstown — southwest of Barrie.

• The incident, which involved a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle, took place on the highway near 6th Line and County Road 56 around 2:30pm ET on June 16.
• OPP told news outlets that a 51-year-old man from Alliston was pronounced dead at the scene. It wasn’t disclosed if they were a driver of a passenger.
• Highway 89 was closed for several hours around 6th Line and County Road 56.

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 dashcam footage, is asked to contact Nottawasaga OPP at 705-434-1939 or 1-888-310-1122.

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Legal Resources

Tragic incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding your rights in the event you’re injured during a motor vehicle collision in Ontario — either as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian.

For those seeking more information and legal guidance, the dedicated Cookstown personal injury lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here to support you.

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