OPP seek witnesses to fatal collision on Hwy. 17 near Pembroke

OPP officer near cruiser. A 29-year-old woman died in an accident near Pembroke, Ont. (OPP East/X)

Posted Feb 18, 2024 09:45:45 AM.

Last Updated Feb 20, 2024 10:05:31 AM.

Provincial police are investigating a fatal collision near Pembroke.

According to the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) OPP, the crash happened around 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17 on Highway 17, near Forest Lea Road.

Police say an eastbound sport utility vehicle (SUV) hit a stopped transport truck.

The 29-year-old driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. Their name has not been released.

Two others involved in the accident were not injured.

The UOV OPP is asking for possible witnesses, including those who may have dashcam footage, to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.

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