Fatal single vehicle collision with hydro pole Saturday
Fatal collision between motorists vehicle and hydro pole - January 21, 2023 (Image provided)
Police say a teen driver is dead after a hitting a hydro pole in Brant County Saturday morning.
OPP report the crash happened at Cockschutt Road near Burtch Road and Indian Line.
Investigators say a dark coloured 2004 Honda left the roadway striking a hyro pole.
Police have identified the driver as 19-year-old Quinn Hainer of Ancaster, who was on his way home from work.
Police have not released any further details beyond the fact the crash was fatal.
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