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    HURONIA WEST OPP LOOKING FOR THE PUBLICS ASSISTANCE REGARDING A TWO VEHICLE COLLISION

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    (SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a two-vehicle collision in Springwater Township.

    On February 17, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Huronia West OPP with assistance of Springwater Fire and Simcoe County EMS responded to a report of a serious collision involving two vehicles on County Road 27 at Flos Road 8.

    As a result of the collision, the driver in one of the involved vehicles was transported to a local hospital and later transported to a Toronto hospital with life-threatening injuries. The other person in the same vehicle was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The driver and occupants in the other involved vehicle were released at the scene after being assessed by EMS with no injuries.

    A section of County Road 27 was closed between Train Avenue and Flos Road 7 for several hours while OPP members trained in collision reconstruction measured and documented the scene. 

    The investigation is ongoing.

    The OPP is requesting that if anyone was in the area during the time of the collision and has any information, dash cam or surveillance footage that may assist investigators, to please call Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

    Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

    The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

    The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

    The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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