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Leamington Man Dies Following Crash

A 53-year-old Leamington man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Kingsville.

The Ontario Provincial Police say on Thursday around 6:10pm, a passing motorist saw a black Dodge pickup truck in the ditch on Essex County Rd. 31 between Road 3 E and Hwy. 3.

The 53-year-old driver and only occupant of the vehicle was found unconscious. He was taken to hospital by EMS in critical condition, and was pronounced dead a short time later.

The name of the Leamington man is not being released until next of kin has been notified.

The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.

 

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