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Update: Police identify victim of fatal collision in Monkton

UPDATE: 10:57 A.M. Tuesday

A 67-year-old Harriston man has been identified as the victim of a fatal collision in Monkton.

First responders were called out to the crash involving a transport truck and an SUV on Perth Line 55 just before 5 p.m. Monday.

Perth County OPP says Lawrence Hewitt was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers.

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UPDATE: 2:46 A.M. Tuesday

Perth County OPP says Perth Line 55 has now reopened between Road 154 and Road 155.

Police says one person was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision and their identity won’t be released until their family is notified.

An investigation into the crash continues.

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Police are investigating a fatal collision in Monkton.

Perth County OPP tells the MyStratfordNow.com Newsroom that one person has been killed in a collision involving a transport truck and a sports utility vehicle.

It happened Monday night on Perth Line 55 at Road 155.

Perth Line 55 is currently closed between Road 154 and Road 155.

Updates are expected to be provided.

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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