OPP seek witnesses to collision that sparked house fire near Portland
Posted Nov 28, 2022 03:16:00 PM.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for witnesses to a weekend single-vehicle collision and subsequent house fire in the Village of Portland.
The Rideau Lakes Detachment of the OPP are continuing their investigation into the crash which occurred shortly after 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26.
Police said a passenger vehicle left the roadway and struck a house located at 2719 Highway 15, and as a result of the collision, a fire ignited and consumed both the home and the vehicle.
The 73-year-old driver and the 85-year-old passenger were both rescued from the vehicle and taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The building, which police said is a total loss, was unoccupied at the time of the collision.
Anyone that may have witnessed the collision or has information is asked to contact Leeds County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.