Two killed after vehicle strikes disabled transport truck on Hwy. 401 near Gananoque

Two people are dead following a collision involving a passenger vehicle and a disabled transport truck on Highway 401 near Gananoque.

Leeds OPP say their detachment’s officers responded to the crash, which occurred in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 3.

Police report that a transport truck was disabled on the westbound shoulder when it was struck by a westbound passenger vehicle.

Two occupants of the passenger vehicle, a 47-year-old and a 73-year-old, were pronounced dead at the scene. Both deceased are from the GTA, OPP Media Relations Coordinator Erin Cranton confirmed for Brockvilleist.

A third occupant, who was driving the passenger vehicle, was transported to hospital for assessment.

The driver of the transport truck was not injured.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team assisted with the investigation. The Gananoque Police Service and the Ministry of Transportation also assisted with road closures.

The westbound lanes of Highway 401 remained closed for several hours while investigators examined the scene and crews cleared the roadway, but have since reopened.

In response to inquiries from Brockvilleist regarding why the passenger vehicle was on the shoulder or if police expect any charges to be laid, the OPP indicated the investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash camera footage from the area at the time of the crash is asked to contact the Leeds County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.