Provincial police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 17 east of Kenora that left a transport driver dead. Yesterday's collision resulted in the closure of the Trans-Canada Highway for several hours. Police say a westbound tractor-trailer unit jackknifed near Dogtooth Lake and was struck by an eastbound transport. Highway 17 was reopened to one lane of traffic at about noon yesterday.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Accident claims life of transport driver
Provincial police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 17 east of Kenora that left a transport driver dead. Yesterday's collision resulted in the closure of the Trans-Canada Highway for several hours. Police say a westbound tractor-trailer unit jackknifed near Dogtooth Lake and was struck by an eastbound transport. Highway 17 was reopened to one lane of traffic at about noon yesterday.
