By: Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter
Chatham-Kent police are seeking the public’s help as they investigate a fatal head-on collision near Tilbury on Monday afternoon.
Officers responded to the crash on Queen’s Line, between Wheeler Line and Davidson Road, at 5:06 p.m., police said.
“The driver of one of the involved vehicles was confirmed deceased,” police said in a release. The name, age, and gender of the deceased are not being released out of respect for the family’s privacy.
Details regarding the other driver and vehicles involved have not been disclosed.
“The Chatham-Kent Police Service extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased,” a statement reads.
Given the severity of the crash, the traffic management unit has taken over the investigation.
Police are asking witnesses or anyone with information to call 519-352-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
