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1 dead following 2-vehicle collision on Highway 7 east of Peterborough

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Another fatal collision on Highway 7, east of Peterborough has residents demanding change
A section of Hwy. 7 east of Peterborough was closed Tuesday morning following a two-vehicle collision. Peterborough County OPP say the collision involved a commercial motor vehicle and a SUV. The highway is closed between Keene Road and Hwy. 28. – Feb 14, 2023

One person is dead following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 7 east of Peterborough on Tuesday morning.

According to Peterborough County OPP, the collision around 7:15 a.m. involved an eastbound SUV and a westbound tractor-trailer between Burnham Line and Keene Road.

OPP say the driver of the SUV was pronounced deceased at scene. No other injuries were reported.

Under a new policy, OPP say they will no longer be releasing the identity of a victim in a fatal crash. No other details were provided.

The highway was closed between Keene Road and Highway 28 in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township as OPP investigated.

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The highway reopened around 3:15 p.m., OPP issued in a Tweet.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Peterborough County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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