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1 dead following Highway 12 collision in Brock Township: OPP

OPP say one person died following a collision on Highway 12 in Brock Township on April 23, 2023. OPP Highway Safety Division/Twitter

One person died and another critically injured following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 12 in Brock Township on Sunday evening.

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According to OPP, around 7:15 p.m., a westbound pickup truck on Concession Road 7 collided with a southbound SUV at the intersection of Highway 12 in Beaverton.

Investigators say the collision saw both vehicles leave the road, with the SUV rolling before coming to rest.

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Police say the 50-year-old male driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 41-year-old female passenger in the SUV was taken to hospital with critical injuries.

The 29-year-old driver of the pickup truck was also transported to hospital with serious injuries.

The intersection was closed for several hours as police investigated.

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On Monday, OPP said the cause of the crash remains under investigation. They noted the intersection is controlled by stop signs for vehicles on Concession 7, while Highway 12 is a through-road with no traffic control.

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