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Man, 22, killed after vehicle collides with hydro pole in North Dumfries

The rear end of a Waterloo Regional Police cruiser. Kevin Nielsen / Global News

A 22-year-old man was killed when his vehicle collided with a hydro pole in North Dumfries Township on Wednesday night, according to Waterloo Regional Police.

They say they were called to Cedar Creek Road, where the incident occurred at around 9:30 p.m.

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Police say the man was attempting to pass several other vehicles when he lost control of his car and hit the hydro pole.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Police say they believe speed was a factor, although the collision remains under investigation.

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They are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to call the traffic services unit at 519-570-9777 ext. 8856.

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