1 dead, 1 hurt after pickup trucks collide on Hwy. 11 northwest of Timmins

Incident details

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal head-on collision involving two pickup trucks northwest of Timmins.

• The incident took place on Highway 11 near Fauquier, between between Kapuskasing and Smooth Rock Falls, around 7:30 a.m. ET on March 17.
• In a post on X (formerly Twitter), OPP shared a road closure photo — highlighting significant snow in the area.
• One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials didn’t specify if the individual was a driver or a passenger.
• Another individual was taken to hospital. The severity of their injuries wasn’t disclosed.
• Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

Highway 11 Closed Due to Fatal Collision – Kapuskasing to Smooth Rock Falls.

The #JamesBayOPP is investigating a serious collision occurring this morning involving two passenger vehicles on Highway 11 near Fauquier. One person has been pronounced deceased at the scene, and one… pic.twitter.com/PxLMYjrDcp

— OPP North East Region (@OPP_NER) March 17, 2025

Investigation updates

The cause of the fatal head-on 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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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 Timmins personal injury lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here to support you.

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