Durham Regional Police say a 44-year-old man is dead and a 68-year-old woman seriously injured after a two-car crash in Scugog Township.
Officers responded just before 2:30 p.m. on Saturday to the area of Simcoe Street and the 3rd Line.
Investigators said the man was driving southbound on Simcoe Street his vehicle veered into the path of a grey Mazda, driven by the woman, who was heading northbound.
The man was transported to hospital where he was later pronounced dead, police said.
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The woman, who police said had suffered serious injuries, was also rushed to hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-579-1520 ext. 5262 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.