Driver, 88, dead following Hwy. 48 collision in Georgina

Incident details

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 48 and Old Homestead Road in Georgina.

• OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said a vehicle, driven by an 88-year-old man, entered the intersection when it was struck by another vehicle.
• The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
• Schmidt said the driver of the other vehicle, a 36-year-old woman, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
• Highway 48 was closed between Ridgeview Road and Ellisview Road for several hours on Dec. 6.

Investigation updates

The cause of the 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 at 1-888-310-1122.

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