(ORILLIA, ON) Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred overnight in the Township of Ramara.
On September 4, 2024, just before 10:30 p.m., Orillia OPP, Simcoe County Paramedic Service and Township of Ramara Fire, were dispatched to Highway 12 South near Sideroad 15 for a report of a single motor vehicle that had struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The deceased has been identified as a 20-year-old male of Orillia.
The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the collision scene to assist with the investigation. Highway 12 South was closed for several hours for the investigation and has since been re-opened.
Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety. Pedestrians are encouraged to wear bright, light-coloured clothing or reflective strips, especially in low-light or dark conditions. Drivers are reminded to always be on the look out for pedestrians and animals when driving.
The OPP delivers proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information that may be helpful, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.