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UPDATE: West Perth man killed in crash north of Stratford

Updated at 2:50 p.m.:

A man is dead following a crash just north of Stratford Thursday morning.

Police, fire and paramedics were called to the scene on Perth Line 42 at Road 122 around 7 a.m.

The crash was between a minivan, travelling east on Perth Line 42, and an SUV, travelling south on Road 122.

Police said the driver of the minivan, 44-year-old Jason Satchell of West Perth, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The female driver of the SUV, Melissa Kreyger, 53, of Perth East was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The area of the crash just north of Stratford is still closed as hydro crews repair a damaged pole.

An investigation is still ongoing.

-With files from John Chippa

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