UPDATE: 5:11 P.M.
The victim of a fatal collision south of Mitchell has been identified.
Perth County OPP says they were called out to the two-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck and a hatchback on Perth Road 20 around 7 o’clock this (Tuesday) morning.
The vehicles collided head-on, according to police, with the driver of the hatchback pronounced dead at the scene and identified as 23-year-old Kyle Ford from Hensall.
The driver of the pickup truck, a 20-year-old from Stratford, suffered minor injuries.
Anyone with information on the collision is asked to call the police or Crime Stoppers.
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UPDATE: 3:45 P.M.
Perth Line 20 from Perth Road 145 to Perth Road 150 has reopened to traffic.
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Police are investigating a fatal collision south of Mitchell.
Perth County OPP says they were called out to the two-vehicle crash on Perth Road 20 around 7 o’clock Tuesday morning.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene with their name being withheld until next-of-kin are notified.
Investigators are currently at the scene and drivers are being asked to avoid the area.
Further details will be provided when available.