Teen dies in collision in Rideau Lakes

Ontario Provincial Police patch. Photo/The Canadian Press

By CityNews Ottawa staff

Posted Oct 9, 2023 12:57:51 PM.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after 18-year-old teenager was killed in a collision in Rideau Lakes over the Thanksgiving weekend.

The OPP said the 18-year-old died in a single vehicle collision on Rideau Ferry Road near Bay Road early on Sunday, Oct. 8.

No other information has been provided.

The OPP is asking anyone who may have information to contact them.

#LeedsOPP single vehicle fatality on Rideau Ferry Rd near Bay Rd @RLTwp occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, October 8th

18-year-old local resident deceased

Any witnesses asked to contact Rideau Lakes OPP ^nc pic.twitter.com/KpZWHxi9Ge

— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) October 8, 2023

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