SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE
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INNISFIL — On Saturday, September 14 at approximately 3 p.m., emergency responders were called to the 5th Line, east of 10th Side Road after a passing motorist discovered a heavily damaged vehicle in the north ditch. The vehicle had been travelling eastbound, lost control and entered the ditch before striking several trees.
The driver, a 55-year-old Innisfil man, was transported to a local hospital by Simcoe County Paramedics. He has since been airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre with serious injuries. He was the lone occupant in the vehicle.
The road was closed for approximately five hours while a team of Collision Reconstructionists and Forensic officers collected evidence.
Investigators are appealing for witnesses that may have seen the car prior to the crash to come forward. The car is described as a 4 door grey Hyundai Azera. Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating officer, Constable Jon Ellis at (705) 436-2141 extension 1402.
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