Three vehicle collision at Mandaumin Rd. and Courtright Line. September 22, 2015 (Photo submitted by Dianne Christmas)Three vehicle collision at Mandaumin Rd. and Courtright Line. September 22, 2015 (Photo submitted by Dianne Christmas)
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Elderly Driver Dies In Multi-Vehicle Crash

Lambton OPP says the elderly driver of a pickup truck involved in a fiery multi-vehicle crash in St. Clair Township Tuesday afternoon has died.

Police say 89-year-old Theodore Carron of Thamesville died around 1am Wednesday.

OPP officers, fire and EMS responded at about 2:45pm Tuesday to Courtright Line and Mandaumin Rd.

A tractor trailer and a pickup truck were involved in a collision and an oncoming motorcycle hit the truck trailer that had become detached from the cab.

The driver of the motorcycle, 19-year-old James Stafford of St. Clair Township, is in critical condition in hospital.

The driver of the transport truck, a 65-year-old Mount Brydges man, was not hurt.

OPP officers continue to investigate. The intersection was closed until 1:15am Wednesday morning.

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