Police believe alcohol contributed to crash that killed two teens in Renfrew County

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Posted Oct 30, 2017 02:00:43 PM.

Last Updated Oct 30, 2017 02:04:18 PM.

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RENFREW — The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is continuing to investigate a single vehicle crash on Calabogie Road that has claimed the lives of two young men.

Brandon Thomas Hanniman, 18, of Admaston Bromley Township died shortly after midnight on October 27, when the vehicle he was driving left the roadway and struck a rockcut.

Alexander Paquette, 18, of Renfrew died in hospital this weekend.

The two other 18-year-olds involved in the collision were also injured.

Police say the investigation has revealed the vehicle was travelling northbound towards Burnstown on Calabogie Road when it left the roadway. Hanniman was driving the vehicle at the time, and the three occupants were ejected from the vehicle.

Investigators believe alcohol contributed to the crash.

Officers continue to reach out to anyone who may have information on this investigation, including anyone who may have seen or spoken to the males earlier in the evening.

Please call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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