Hamilton Man Dies After Crash on Highway 6

Wednesday, 16 August 2023 14:02

By Linda Morgan

Car collides head on with a delivery truck

A man has died after a collision on Highway 6 in Hamilton.

Around 8:20 this morning, the OPP were called to the highway between the 11th and 12th Concession.

Police say a car was travelling northbound and went into the southbound lanes, colliding head-on with a delivery truck.

The driver of the car, a 57 year old man from Hamilton, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The truck driver suffered minor injuries.

No charges have been laid, though the OPP continue to investigate.

Highway 6 southbound remains closed at Concession 12.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call Burlington OPP at 905-681-2511.

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