Fatal Collision
Source: OPP
Date: Mon Apr 28 06:11:43 MST 2025
On April 26, 2025, at approximately 11:50 p.m., members from the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Paramedic Services and Fire Services responded to a two-vehicle collision in the eastbound lanes of Highway 401, near Mill Street.
The investigation indicated the passenger vehicle was travelling westbound in the eastbound lanes of the highway.
An 81-year-old resident of Woodstock was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the commercial vehicle reported no injuries.
Two lanes of the highway were closed to facilitate the investigation but have since re-opened.
The Oxford OPP with the assistance of West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team continue to investigate the collision.
Anyone with information or dash-cam footage is asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), or submit an online tip at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com, where you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.