Head-on collision west of Perth leaves one man dead

The Ontario Provincial Police. Photo/OPP

By Alex Black

Posted Oct 24, 2024 08:51:46 AM.

Last Updated Oct 24, 2024 10:20:25 AM.

A head-on crash west of Perth has left one man dead.

Emergency crews were called to Highway 7 at Old Brooke Road, near Anglican Church Road, shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Lanark provincial police said a westbound car and an eastbound tractor-trailer collided in the eastbound lane.

A 22-year-old man from Ashton, who was alone in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the transport was not seriously injured.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E241421391.

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