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Driver dies after vehicle found submerged in water near Chesley

Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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GREY COUNTY - On July 3, 2019 the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended Grey Road 25, West of Highway 6 in the Township of Sullivan, Grey County, for a report of a single motor vehicle collision.

On July 3, 2019 Grey Bruce OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Grey Road 25 west of Highway 6 in the Township of Sullivan where a motor vehicle was found submerged in water. It is unknown at this time the direction of travel of the vehicle. Police were assisted at the scene by Bruce County Paramedics, Grey County Paramedics as well as the Chesley Fire Department. OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators (TCCI) is on scene to assist in the investigation.

The sole occupant of the motor vehicle has been pronounced deceased.

The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

Grey Road 25, between Concession 8 and Mulock Road, in the Township of Sullivan is closed as a result of the ongoing investigation.

Further updates will be released as the information becomes available.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip here, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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