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Victims of yesterday's crash were both locals

Highway 17 was closed for approximately six hours while Technical Collision Investigators conducted an investigation

OPP have identified the victims from yesterday's collision on Highway 17 E. between a pickup truck and minivan.

Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.  

The collision occurred approximately 8:18 a.m. yesterday on Highway 17 in Bonfield.

See: Highway 17 East closed by truck/minivan accident, two people now reported dead

Constable Shona Camirand says the driver of the pickup truck was 20-year-old, Matthew Menard of Bonfield. 

The driver of the minivan was identified as 58-year-old, Gilbert LaVoie, of North Bay.  

OPP and Highway Safety Division are continuing their investigation. 

Highway 17 was closed for approximately six hours while Technical Collision Investigators conducted an investigation.