Three people died in an SUV‐pickup collision Friday afternoon on Mall Road in Oxford County. Police are investigating the crash and seek witnesses.
Fatal collision strikes Oxford County roadway
On Friday at approximately 4 p.m., a serious collision occurred on Mall Road, between Oxford Road 13 and Middletown Line, near the town of Tillsonburg in Ontario’s Oxford County. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) report that three people are dead as a result of the crash.
Victims all from one vehicle, police confirm
Police say that all three fatalities were occupants of the same SUV. The vehicle collided with a pickup truck on the roadway, and when first responders arrived both passengers in the SUV were found and taken to hospital where they were later pronounced dead. The 75-year-old driver of the SUV was airlifted to London and died at hospital.
Injuries to driver of the other vehicle
The driver of the pickup truck—a 27-year-old individual—was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released. The OPP have not disclosed the residence of either vehicle’s driver.
Identities and origins of the SUV’s occupants
The two deceased passengers from the SUV were residents of Princeton, Ontario, aged 77 and 60 respectively. The 75-year-old driver’s hometown remains unreported.
Investigation underway; witnesses asked to come forward
The OPP say the collision remains under investigation and are asking anyone with information, particularly those who may have seen the moments leading up to the collision or have dash-cam footage, to contact their local detachment.
Why the crash matters to the community
Crashes involving multiple fatalities are rare in the region and serve as a reminder of road safety risks on rural roads. This afternoon’s incident has closed the stretch of Mall Road while investigators and forensic crews examine the scene, causing delays and bringing temporary disruption to local traffic.
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