HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS- A two-vehicle motor vehicle in Haliburton, resulted in a fatality.
On December 2, 2024, at approximately 2:36 p.m., Haliburton Highlands OPP received report of a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 118 near Shamba Trail. The Dysart Fire Department was already on scene upon police arrival. A passenger vehicle and pickup truck with lone drivers were involved in the collision.
An 87-year-old female was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced as deceased.
The driver of the pickup truck was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Roads remained closed for several hours while emergency crews, including the OPP Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team, processed the scene. The highway was re-opened at approximately 8:36 p.m.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Haliburton Highlands OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.