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75-year-old man dies after crashing into hydro pole: Huronia West OPP

Simcoe County Road 9 will remain closed for several hours while officers investigate. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

A 75-year-old man has died after crashing into a hydro pole on Friday afternoon, Huronia West OPP say.

Shortly before 1 p.m., officers and emergency crews were dispatched to Simcoe County Road 9 at Concession Road 6 South and Riverside Drive for a serious crash, police say.

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The man who was involved in the collision was transported to a local hospital without vital signs and was pronounced deceased, officers say.

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Police say the name of the driver is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

The cause of the collision is under investigation, police add.

Simcoe County Road 9 will remain closed for several hours while officers investigate.

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