Sudbury senior killed in Highway 17 crash
Ontario Provincial Police logo and cruiser lights (supplied).
A 74-year-old driver from Sudbury died Tuesday in a collision on Highway 17 in Markstay-Warren.
Ontario Provincial Police received the call at noon and responded with the Markstay-Warren Fire Department and the Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services.
The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The highway was closed in both directions for approximately four hours, while police processed the scene.
Anyone with any information on the investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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