Published Jan 17, 2026
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One person was dead following a head-on crash between a transport truck and a pickup truck late Friday night on Highway 7 near Kaladar.
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Ontario Provincial Police said the crash occurred during heavy snowfall conditions shortly after 10 p.m.
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The driver of the pick-up, who was alone in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the transport truck was taken to hospital with unspecified injuries.
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Highway 7 was closed for several hours between highways 38 and 41. The scene was declared clear shortly after 1 p.m. Saturday.
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Kaladar is about 160 kilometres southwest of Ottawa.
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Anyone who witnessed the crash, or has information “or potentially relevant dashcam video,” should contact the Frontenac OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E260071268.
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