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Fatal collision closes Highway 12

An eastbound vehicle crossed the centre median, colliding head-on with tractor trailer
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TAY TOWNSHIP - Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Southern Georgian Bay detachment and emergency crews were called to assist with a collision after 1 p.m. on Highway 12 in Tay Township. 

An eastbound vehicle crossed the centre median and collided head-on with a tractor trailer. 

The driver of the eastbound vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the tractor trailer was uninjured.  

Highway 12 remains closed in both directions between Frazer Lane and Gratrix Road while members trained in collision reconstruction measure, document the scene and gather evidence. 

The Southern Georgian Bay OPP continue to investigate the cause of the collision.   

For road closure information regarding this incident, or any other traffic related event please check Twitter @OPP_CR for ongoing updates. 

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