Hwy 7 Fatal Collision
Source: OPP
Date: Wed Aug 28 04:07:00 MST 2024
The collision, involving a pick-up truck and an SUV, happened on Tuesday, August 26, 2024, around 1:45 p.m. on Highway-7 at Gardiner Road, between Perth and Innisville.
Despite life-saving efforts by Lanark County Paramedics, the driver of the SUV was pronounced deceased at the scene. The deceased is a 77-year-old woman from Ottawa. The other driver, a 49-year-old man from Mississippi Mills Township, had no serious injuries. Each was alone in their vehicle.
The highway was closed in the area until late last night to allow for a thorough investigation by OPP Collision Reconstructionists and Technical Collision Investigators.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, and has not spoken to investigators, should contact Lanark OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident number E241136210.