1 dead following collision involving dump truck in Essa, Ont.

One person has died following a two-vehicle collision involving a dump truck and a pickup truck on Tuesday afternoon, Nottawasaga OPP Cst. Chad Wilson says.

“The crash happened at around 2:30 this afternoon,” Wilson said. “The exact mechanics of the collision are being determined by the collision reconstructionists, also known as the technical traffic collision investigators.”

The crash happened on County Road 21 near the 9th Line, Wilson added.

The deceased has been identified as Douglas Morror, 65, from Barrie.

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According to Wilson, there were no passengers in any of the vehicles.

County Road 21 between the 8th and 10 lines and the north and south part of the 9th line were closed for several hours.

Officers say anyone with information can contact Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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