KAWARTHA LAKES-Peterborough County OPP and emergency crews responded to a serious motor vehicle collision which occurred at approximately 11:45 p.m. last night on the 4th Line of Asphodel.
Police say a vehicle was travelling southbound when it left the roadway for an unknown reason and struck a tree. The operator of the vehicle was airlifted to a Toronto area hospital with serious injuries and the passenger was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Members trained in collision reconstruction attended to measure and document the scene.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage and has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact the Peterborough County OPP Detachment at 705-742-0401 or 1-888-310-1122.
Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
