The driver of the passenger vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene; the transport truck driver was not injured, police said.
The victim was identified as Paul Clemmer, 60, of Carlo-Mayo Township.
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On Tuesday, OPP said the driver of the transport truck has been charged as a result of their months-long investigation.
James Ellis, 38, of Bancroft was arrested and charged with careless driving causing death and improper brakes on a trailer (commercial motor vehicle). Both offences are under the Highway Traffic Act, OPP said.
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He was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Bancroft on Feb. 4.
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