OPP investigating fatal collision on highway 17

East Region OPP say a section of highway 17 that was closed yesterday after a fatal collision has now reopened.

Renfrew OPP responded to a call about a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday around 10 a.m., between Storyland Road and Bruce Street in Horton Township.

They say one of the drivers, a 77-year-old from Ottawa, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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Four other people sustained non-life threatening injuries, and were taken to hospital.

OPP are asking anyone with information or dash cam footage to contact them.

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