Durham St. E in Walkerton is now open following a fatal collision overnight.
Police, the Walkerton Fire Department and EMS were called to a single motor vehicle collision on Durham St. E in Walkerton.
Police say their initial investigation suggests a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling west on Durham St. E around 1:30am this morning when it left the road and hit a light standard on the north side, before continuing down a steep embankment. The vehicle came to rest on its side in the Saugeen River.
A passenger in the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as 20-year-old Bradley Strader of Walkerton.
The driver and five other passengers, all in their 20's, were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Police are still investigating the collision and are asking any witnesses to contact them.
