Hwy 17 East of Verner is closed due to a fatal MVC Update

OPP News Release

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WARREN – On August 16, 2012 at 9:00pm, members of the Warren Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to Highway 17 just east of Verner, in response to a two (2) vehicle collision involving a west bound motor-cycle operated by 65 year old Roger Grenier of Sudbury, and an east bound motor vehicle driven by 49 year old Madeleine Simon of Verner. Grenier was pronounced deceased at the scene and Simon was transported to West Nipissing hospital where she was treated and released.

Highway 17 was closed to both east and west bound traffic for approximately 6 and a half hours while Ambulance, Police, and members of the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators Unit (TTCI) attended the scene.

The OPP are continuing with their investigation and want to remind drivers to slow down and drive with care during wet conditions.

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Noelville OPP advise motorists that as of 3am Hwy 17 East of Verner is open.

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Noelville OPP advise motorists that as of 9pm Hwy 17 East of Verner is closed due to a fatal motor vehicle collision.

The highway is closed to traffic both directions, however, a detour is available to light traffic. Take Hwy 64 to Leclair Rd to Beaudry Rd.

The estimated duration of road closure is unknown.