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Fatal MVC on Highway 17 west of North Bay Update

OPP advise motorits that as of 5:00 am Hwy 17 between North Bay and Sturgeon Falls is fully open.
OPP advise motorits that as of 5:00 am Hwy 17 between North Bay and Sturgeon Falls is fully open.

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Commanda Township – North Bay OPP and members of the Traffic Technical Collision Investigation (TTCI) are currently investigating a fatal as a result of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17, west of North Bay, Ontario. The collision occurred at approximately 4 p.m. today (Sunday, September 7th, 2008).

A Dodge Caravan travelling eastbound crossed the centre line colliding with a westbound tractor trailer. The driver of the tractor trailer attempted to take evasive action in an attempt to avoid the collision.

As a result, the driver of the Dodge Caravan succumbed to his injuries. The three passengers in the Dodge Caravan were treated for minor injuries at the North Bay General Hospital. While the driver of the tractor trailer remains in critical condition.

At this time, all names are being withheld pending next of kin notification.

Traffic was rerouted via Highway 64 and should be open to one lane within the hour.

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