Police lay careless driving charge after collision on Highway 17 leaves one dead

Police say a woman has been charged in connection with a collision in Markstay-Warren which left one woman dead.

According to Sudbury OPP, on Dec. 16 two vehicles collided on Highway 17.

Officers say as a result of the collision, 53-year-old Carole Mantha from North Bay was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say 18-year-old Christine Kettle from Sudbury has been charged with careless driving causing death.

Police say the accused is scheduled to appear in court in Sudbury on Feb. 11.