OPP say Highway 17 remains closed at this time after a collision late this morning.
At approximately 10:20 a.m. police were called to an accident involving a sport utility vehicle and a tractor-trailer on Highway 17 W, just east of Markstay, which is about the mid-point between Sturgeon Falls and Sudbury.
There is a detour in place at Highway 537 in Wahnapitae, as well as at Highway 535 in Hagar.
As a result of the collision, the driver of the SUV was confirmed dead at the scene. The name of the person is not being released at this time pending the notification of the next of kin.
The driver of the tractor-trailer suffered minor injuries.
The OPP has two Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) on scene. Both eastbound and westbound lanes of the highway in that area remain closed until the investigation is complete.
It's the second fatal crash on Highway 17 W. today.
Get an update from OPP Sergeant Carlo Berardi here.
