Senior dies in Seaforth collision
A 74 year old has died after their SUV collided head-on with a tree on a quiet residential street in Seaforth Wednesday morning.
Police said the vehicle hit the tree around 10:45 a.m.
The driver was taken to hospital, but was pronounced dead at Seaforth’s hospital.
A section of Sparling Street in the west end of Seaforth was closed until 1:05 p.m. as police investigated.
Part of their investigation is looking into whether the driver had a “medical episode” that may have led to the vehicle colliding with the tree.
The Huron OPP is requesting anyone with information on the fatal collision to call 1-888-310-1122.
The scene of fatal crash in Seaforth on May 8, 2024. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)
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