A tragic collision between a pickup truck and a marked Ontario Provincial Police cruiser has claimed the life of a 10-year-old child near Perth.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The head-on crash occurred on Saturday, December 14, 2024, shortly before 4:30 p.m. The incident took place on Highway 7, between Drummond School Road and Drummond Concession 7, located east of Perth, Ontario.
According to the OPP, an oncoming pickup truck struck the police vehicle. The child was one of three people inside the pickup truck at the time of the impact.
Injuries and Aftermath
The young victim was airlifted from the scene by air ambulance to a regional hospital with life-threatening injuries. Despite medical efforts, the child succumbed to those injuries and died the following day.
The two other occupants of the pickup truck were also seriously injured. They remain hospitalized and are receiving treatment. The OPP officer driving the cruiser sustained serious injuries as well, but they are described as non-life-threatening. The officer is currently recovering.
Ongoing Investigation and Call for Information
In a news release issued on Monday, December 16, the Ontario Provincial Police confirmed that their investigation into the precise circumstances of the collision is continuing. Traffic reconstructionists and investigators are working to determine the cause.
Police are appealing to the public for assistance. They are asking anyone who witnessed the collision, has relevant information, or may have captured dashcam video of the area around the time of the crash to come forward.
Individuals with information are urged to contact the Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Investigators ask that you reference the incident number: E251673466.
The community east of Perth is mourning this profound loss as authorities work to piece together the events that led to this fatal accident on a provincial highway.
