A Hillsburgh man is facing charges in connection with a fatal crash near Erin.
Shortly after 6:15 p.m. Sunday, officers with Wellington County OPP responded to a collision involving a pickup truck and a hatchback on Wellington Road 22, near Trafalgar Road.
The driver of the pickup truck was a 31-year-old from Erin and was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead.
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OPP said the individual behind the wheel of the hatchback was hurt, but their injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
Wellington Road 22 was closed between Sixth Line and Wellington Road 24 for several hours.
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Investigators determined that the driver of the hatchback was under the influence at the time of the crash.
A 25-year-old was arrested and later released with an Aug. 11th court date.
The investigation continues and anyone with information is asked to contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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