A 69-year-old Morris-Turnberry resident critically injured in a two-vehicle collision just east of Blyth, Ont. on Wednesday has died of their injuries in hospital, provincial police said.
Police were called to the scene of the collision on Blyth Road near Allboro Line at around 8:40 a.m. along with Blyth Fire Department and Huron County Paramedic Services.
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Investigators say an eastbound pickup truck collided with the rear end of a heavy tow truck that was also traveling eastbound.
The driver and lone occupant of the pickup was rushed to hospital where police say he succumbed to his injuries. He has been identified as Lawrence Everett, 69, of Morris-Turnberry.
The driver of the heavy tow truck was not physically injured.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
Blyth Road is expected to remain closed between London Road and Elevator Line until 5 p.m., police said.
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Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to call 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.