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Georgetown man killed in crash involving boom lift in Erin, Ont.

OPP say a man was killed in a crash involving a boom lift in Erin, Ont. Wellington County OPP

Wellington County OPP say a Georgetown man has been killed in a crash between an SUV and a boom lift in Erin, Ont.

Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Trafalgar Road and Side Road 10 on Thursday at around 6:30 a.m. for reports of a collision.

OPP say the 59-year-old driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not identified by police.

The operator of the boom was not hurt.

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The cause of the collision is now under investigation and the area roads were still closed as of 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Wellington County OPP are asking for any witnesses to come forward and call investigators at 1-888-310-1122.

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