Renfrew OPP respond to two fatal collisions

Renfrew OPP responded to two fatal collisions yesterday.

At 12:45 p.m., officers responded to a call about a collision between a car and a pickup truck on highway 17 in Renfrew.

They said the two occupants of the car were transported to hospital where they were pronounced dead.

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There were no injuries reported for the driver and sole occupant of the pickup truck.

OPP then responded to a call at around 4:30 p.m. about a collision involving a motorcycle and a car on highway 60 in Horton Township.

They said the driver of the motorcycle was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The driver and sole occupant of the car was brought to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The OPP is investigating both incidents and is asking any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage to contact them at 1-888-310-1122, or call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Julia DeJong
Julia DeJong
Julia is a graduate of Carleton University with a combined honours degree in journalism and humanities. She has published work with Carleton’s independent newspaper, The Charlatan, and completed internships with Blackburn Media and CBC Ottawa. Originally from Huron County, Ont., Julia now lives in Bancroft.

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