An Ontario Provincial Police officer and a school bus driver have died in a crash that took place northwest of Woodstock, Ont., today.
Provincial police say there were no students on the bus and no passengers in the officer's unmarked vehicle at the time of the crash, which took place a little before 7 a.m.
Police say 35-year-old Det.-Const. Steven Tourangeau, who was with the Perth County OPP detachment, died in the crash.
OPP say they are not releasing the identity of the school bus driver for privacy reasons.
The OPP Association said in a tweet that Tourangeau was on duty at the time of the crash.
The OPP Association is deeply saddened by the death of Det Cst Steven Tourangeau in a vehicle crash while on duty at Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit, Perth County Detachment May 29, 2023. Condolences to his family & colleagues & to the loved ones of the civilian who died. https://t.co/zBCggO7r4c pic.twitter.com/6EAlOSINzI
— OPPA (OPP Association) (@OPPAssociation) May 29, 2023
OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique says the force is "deeply saddened" over what he calls a tragic incident.
Police in London, Ont., will be investigating.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2023.
