NRP Investigating Traffic Fatality in Pelham

Friday, 16 February 2024 06:46

By Noelle Sinclair

71 year old killed in two vehicle crash

Niagara Regional Police are investigating a traffic fatality in Pelham.

It happened yesterday around 5pm in the area of Merrittville Highway and Regional Road 20.

Investigation revealed that a vehicle travelling southbound on Merrittville highway lost control and veered into oncoming traffic and collided with a black SUV.

The 71 year old driver of one vehicle was killed, a 67 year old passenger sustained non-life threatening injuries but was transferred to an out of region hospital.

The 21 year old driver of the SUV and a passenger both sustained minor injuries.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact police.

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NRP Investigating Traffic Fatality in Pelham

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