NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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RAMARA TWP. - The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal, single-vehicle collision that occurred on County Road 46 in the Township of Ramara.
On March 23, 2021, shortly after 12:30 p.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to a single-vehicle collision on County Road 46 between Sideroad 15 and County Road 169, Ramara.
It was reported that the vehicle had left the roadway and collided with a tree. Ramara Fire and Rescue Services, Rama Paramedic Services and County of Simcoe Paramedic Services attended to the lone female driver and transported her to hospital.
Tragically, Julia Laughlin, age 53, of Ramara, was pronounced deceased at hospital.
County Road 46 was closed for several hours as a result of the investigation.
OPP Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) members are continuing to investigate the cause of the collision. If you witnessed the event, or have any information, you are encouraged to call Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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 any information on this crime or any other 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.
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