An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser. (Photo courtesy of the OPP)

Fatal crash east of Shakespeare in Perth County

By Steve Sabourin

March 28, 2022 - 12:51pm

Perth County OPP is investigating a fatal crash on Highway 8 east of Shakespeare.

The crash happened between Perth Roads 102 and 104 at the intersection of Perth Line 34. Perth East firefighters from the Shakespeare station were also on scene as were paramedics.

That section of Highway 8 is closed for the investigation.

The OPP says updates will be provided as they become available.

#PerthOPP are currently on scene of a fatal collision on Highway 8, between Rd 102 and 104, Perth East. One person has died. The road will be closed for the investigation. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. Updates will be provided as they become available. ^jj pic.twitter.com/LQA7RETxvg
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) March 28, 2022

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