The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a fatal collision involving four vehicles.
On August 16, 2022, around 5:15 p.m., officers responded to a collision on County Road 17 and County Road 9 in the Township of Alfred-Plantagenet. The initial investigation has indicated an eastbound vehicle struck another vehicle that was stopped in a road construction zone, causing a chain reaction with two other vehicles.
A 28-year-old female was pronounced deceased at the scene. Names are being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.
A 43-year-old female in critical condition was airlifted to hospital by emergency helicopter.
Another 33-year-old female and 9-year-old male received minor injuries.
Hawkesbury OPP continue to investigate with the assistance of OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) and Reconstructionists.
Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact the Hawkesbury OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
