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Victim in fatal dump truck crash identified as Barrie man

Incident remains under investigation
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OPP report a dump truck driver was killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred on County Road 21

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ESSA TOWNSHIP - The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on County Road 21 around 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2019.

The details provided to police were that two vehicles were involved – a black Dodge pickup truck and a dump truck. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) along with members from the Essa Fire Department also attended the scene.

The driver of the dump truck, Douglas Morrow, 65, from Barrie was pronounced dead on scene by EMS. Technical Traffic Collision Investigators have been assigned and are assisting with this investigation.

If you witnessed this collision please contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

If you have information about this or any other crime call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online or if you have any information on this crime or any other crime.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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