ORILLIA OPP
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Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Highway 11, Oro-Medonte.
On July 12, 2021, shortly after 5 a.m., officers responded to a report of a collision on Highway 11 northbound between Line 9 and Line 10. The male driver was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Unrelated to the collision, a tow operator was transported to hospital in medical distress and, tragically, has been pronounced deceased. The deceased has been identified as Wayne (Sampson) Whitechurch, age 71, of Oro-Medonte.
The highway, which had remained closed pending investigation, has since been reopened.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting www.opp.ca/reporting.
You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have information on any crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
