Two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 89 in Southgate Township Tuesday, October 23, 2018. (OPP photo)Two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 89 in Southgate Township Tuesday, October 23, 2018. (OPP photo)
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Fatal collision in Southgate Township

A motorist was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision in Southgate on Tuesday.

Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a traffic collision involving two vehicles on Highway 89 near Side Road 15 just before 10 a.m.

One of the drivers was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger and another driver were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The cause of the collision is currently being investigated by OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Highway 89 between Side Road 15 and East/West Luther Townline will remain closed until further notice.

Fire and paramedics also attended the scene.

The deceased will not be identified until next of kin have been notified.

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