OPP investigating fatal crash on St. Catharines highway on-ramp

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating following a fatal collision on a highway ramp in St. Catharines late Tuesday night.

Police say a single-vehicle rolled over around 9:42 p.m. on the on-ramp to Highway 406 at St. David’s Road.

As a result, officers say the 52-year-old driver from Niagara Falls was pronounced deceased. A 28-year-old passenger from St. Catharines was taken to hospital in unknown condition.

Fatal crash. NB #Hwy406/St David’s Rd. 9:42pm, 13 Dec ’23. Single vehicle rollover. 2 occupants, 52 y/o driver – Niagara Falls deceased, 28 y/o passanger – St. Catharines transported to hospital. #BurlingtonOPP investigating. Highway reopened. Witnesses call 905-681-2511 ^ks

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) December 13, 2023

The cause of the collision has yet to be determined by police as the investigation continues.

The on-ramp where the collision occurred remained closed for several hours, but has since re-opened.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact investigators at 905-681-2511.

This is a developing news story. More to come. 

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