Man, 31, dead after single-vehicle Hwy. 417 crash near Arnprior

Incident details

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision on Highway 417 near Arnprior—northwest of Ottawa.

• Emergency crews responded to a crash in the eastbound lanes of the highway at Campbell Drive around 4:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 12.
• Video of the scene shows substantial damage to the vehicle.
• OPP said the driver of the vehicle, a 31-year-old man from Ottawa, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigation updates

The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the OPP.

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Legal resources

Tragic incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding your rights in the event that you’re injured during a motor vehicle collision in Ontario.

For those seeking legal guidance, the dedicated Arnprior and Ottawa car accident lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here to support you.

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