One man is dead and another person is in hospital following a crash Friday afternoon around 2 p.m. near Warwick.

Lambton OPP say it happened on Nauvoo Road and when they arrived, a pickup truck was along the west shoulder of Nauvoo Road and a four-door sedan was in the centre of the roadway.

Both vehicles had significant damage.

The male driver of the pickup was transported to hospital with serious injuries. The male driver of the sedan was pronounced dead on the scene. Identification of the deceased is being withheld until notification can be made to the family.

"Unfortunately one person has been declared dead at the scene. Not a great start to the weekend," says Sgt. Dave Rektor.

OPP closed Nauvoo Road between Birnam Line and Brick Yard Line until about 8 p.m.

Police are also searching for any witnesses.