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23-year-old driver dead after pickup hits tree in North Middlesex

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Middlesex County OPP say a 23-year-old from Lucan Biddulph Township was pronounced dead at the scene following a crash Monday night.

Police say they are waiting to release the deceased’s name until the family has been notified.

Read more: 1 dead after single-vehicle crash in Milton: police

According to police, the crash occurred on Maguire Road near Ausable Drive in North Middlesex, at roughly 10:20 p.m. Monday.

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Investigators say a pickup heading north on Maguire Road entered into the west ditch and struck a tree.

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Police, emergency medical services, and Ailsa Craig fire services responded and the driver, and only person in the truck, was pronounced dead.

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Maguire Road was closed between Ausable Dive and Prince William Street for roughly five hours.

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