UOV OPP investigating fatal collision on Paul Martin Drive

Upper Ottawa Valley OPP is investigating a two-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of an Ottawa man in Laurentian Valley Township.

OPP, paramedics and firefighters responded to the call around 11:35 a.m. Monday on Paul Martin Drive, near highway 17.

Police say the two vehicles were travelling in opposite directions.

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A 94-year-old passenger car driver from Ottawa was pronounced dead at the scene.

An SUV driver from Laurentian Valley, age 32, has non-life-threatening injuries.

There were no passengers in either vehicle.

The investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP at 613-732-3332 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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