Prince Edward County OPP is investigating a tragic single-vehicle collision that took place yesterday, October 28, 2024. The accident happened shortly after 8:00 a.m. on County Road 11. Members of the OPP, along with Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue and Hastings Quinte EMS, responded to the scene.
First responders arrived to find the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, but tragically, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing, with the assistance of the Technical Collision Investigation Team and the Office of the Chief Coroner. They are working together to determine the cause of the collision and gather more information.
Anyone with details about this incident is encouraged to contact Prince Edward County OPP as the investigation unfolds. County Road 11 may experience delays as authorities continue their work.
Written by Emily Chatwood