Police investigating series of collisions in Amherstburg resulting in one fatality

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Windsor Police Service News
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Windsor Police News Release
Case #: 24-14188
Police investigating series of collisions in Amherstburg resulting in one fatality

The Windsor Police Service is investigating two motor vehicle collisions that occurred in Amherstburg, one of which was fatal.

On February 6, 2024, at approximately 7:15 a.m., Windsor Police responded to County Rd. 20 and County Rd. 9 for a report of two separate collisions at the same location.

Earlier that morning, an eastbound pickup truck on County Rd. 20 attempted to turn left onto County Rd. 9 and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the westbound vehicle suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries.

Shortly after the first collision, another eastbound truck failed to see the collision and struck the rear of the first pickup.
There were no other injuries reported as a result of these collisions.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Service at 519-945-9645, ext. 223. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.

For further information:
Contact the WPS Corporate Communication Unit's Public Information Officer at (519) 255-6700 ext. 4441.
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Adam Young
Corporate Communications Unit - Public Information Officer
Windsor Police Service - Headquarters
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Office: (519) 255-6700 ext. 4444



 
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