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Driver killed after exiting disabled vehicle on highway north of Toronto

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg/File

ORILLIA, Ont. – Ontario Provincial Police in Orillia are investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on Highway 11 in Severn Township.

The OPP says its preliminary investigation suggests a vehicle collided with the guard rail on the highway at about 5 p.m. at Huronia Rd.

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The driver left the vehicle to inspect the damage and was then struck by an oncoming vehicle.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim’s name won’t be released until relatives are notified.

There was no immediate word on possible charges.

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