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Published February 26, 2024

Driver dead after police respond to vehicle 'flipped over in a ditch and submerged in water' in Innisfil

SSP blame poor road conditions for two separate collisions near Georgian Downs
South Simcoe Police cruiser - file photo

The South Simcoe Police Service is appealing for information following a fatal crash in Innisfil this morning.

"At approximately 5:20 a.m., police responded to a report of a single motor vehicle flipped over in a ditch and submerged in water on the 10th Sideroad south of the 3rd Line," police stated in a release.

"Once on scene, police located the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle without vital signs. Despite life-saving efforts by officers at the scene, the victim was pronounced deceased after being transported to hospital."

A collision reconstruction was done by the traffic and marine unit.

Roads in the area were closed for several hours but have since been reopened.

Anyone with information or dash camera footage is asked to contact Traffic Unit Constable Pinho at 705-436-2141, extension 2017, carlos.pinho@southsimcoepolice.ca or contact Crime Stoppers.

Banner image - file photo - Barrie 360

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