Fatal head-on collision on Hwy. 7 near Perth claims life of Ottawa woman

Incident details

A fatal head-on collision occurred on Highway 7 north of Perth on Monday afternoon, resulting in the tragic death of an Ottawa woman. The crash took place at approximately 1:45 p.m. near Gardiner Road, situated between Perth and Innisville, Ontario.

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Victim information

The victim, a 77-year-old woman driving an SUV, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other driver involved in the collision, a 49-year-old man from Mississippi Mills, was operating a pickup truck. He did not sustain serious injuries. Both drivers were the sole occupants of their respective vehicles.

Investigation

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. The section of Highway 7 where the crash occurred was closed for several hours to allow for a thorough investigation but has since been reopened to traffic.

Legal resources

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