Car Accidents

53-year-old dead after multi-vehicle Hwy. 11 crash near Kirkland Lake

A photo of significant damage to the front of a grey vehicle.

Incident details

A 53-year-old is dead following a five-vehicle collision on Highway 11 near Kirkland Lake — southeast of Timmins.

  • The Canadian Press (CP) reported on Dec. 28 that the incident took place north of Highway 112.
  • Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) told CP that a 53-year-old individual from Montreal was rushed to hospital where they were later pronounced dead.
  • A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place at a later date.
  • No other deaths or injuries have been reported at this time.

Investigation updates

The cause of the multi-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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