UPDATE: At 3:45 p.m., Perth County OPP said a 35-year-old driver of one vehicle involved in the collision has been pronounced deceased.
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A driver has passed away following a two-vehicle collision in Perth East.
Perth County OPP said the incident took place on Highway 8, west of Sebringville at 5:30 a.m. today.
Officers responded alongside Perth County Emergency Medical Services and Perth East Fire Department.
Officers said three people were taken by Ornge Ambulance to a local hospital.
A 35-year-old driver from one vehicle was pronounced deceased at the hospital, while the other two from the second vehicle are still in critical condition.
Highway 8 between Perth Road 140 and Perth Road 145 was closed following the collision, but it has since re-opened.
Anyone who may have seen the collision or have dash cam footage of it should call OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
