NRP Investigating Fatal Collision in Niagara Falls

Wednesday, 12 May 2021 11:55

By Linda Morgan

One person has died following a single vehicle collision in Niagara Falls.

Police attended the scene of the crash last night around 9:00 near the intersection of Dorchester Road and Oldfield Road.

A silver Mercedes had left the road and collided with a tree, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.

A nearby witness saw the crash and pulled out a male passenger from the car.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 59 year old passenger was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation continues, and anyone with information is asked to contact the NRP at 905-688-4111, ext. 100-9206.

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