The vehicle collision that closed Highway 144 between Dowling and Onaping Falls was fatal. An OPP media bulletin states that the incident occurred at around 13:30 today and involved two vehicles. The preliminary investigation revealed that a professional motor vehicle and a passenger vehicle were involved in the collision and that one of the vehicles caught fire. The driver of the passenger vehicle was found dead on the spot. Their name will not be made public until their relatives are notified. The collision is under investigation and will result in the closure of the highway in both directions for about eight hours, according to an OPP media bulletin issued at 5:30 p.m. Members of the OPP Traffic Management Enforcement Team will be present to process the point. You can find the latest information about the impact of this incident on traffic by visiting the Ontario 511 map by clicking here. Sudbury.com will update this story as new information arrives.
