Saturday, April 20, 2024

OPP investigates fatal crash in Huron County

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Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal crash in Huron County.

It happened shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Newry Rd. and McDonald Line in Huron East.

Police say a SUV was travelling eastbound on Newry Rd. when it left the roadway, crashed into a ditch and rolled. It eventually came to a rest upright in the intersection.

The driver, a 21-year-old woman, was taken to hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

OPP has identified the victim as Sydney Dietrich-Illsley, of Brussels.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-524-8314.

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