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Driver dies after ‘violent’ roll-over in Norfolk County: OPP

OPP say a man died after a single-vehicle crash in Haldimand County. Don Mitchell / Global News

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Norfolk County early Friday morning.

Investigators say the accident happened around 5:20 a.m. on Blueline Road between Concession 12 Townsend and Concession 11 Townsend.

“It’s been determined that a vehicle was travelling northbound on Blue Line Road where the driver lost control, entered the ditch and rolled violently several times,” Const. Ed Sanchuk said in a Periscope post, Friday morning.

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OPP say the driver was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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“Lack of seat belt use and speed are being considered as contributing factors,” said Sanchuk.

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