Senior Dies in Welland Crash

Thursday, 8 February 2024 06:44

By Geoff Waterfield

Police say vehicle hit a pole after 2-vehicle collision in the Prince Charles Drive area yesterday

Tragedy in Welland with the death of an 81-year old woman in a car crash.

Niagara regional police were called to the Prince Charles Drive and Fitch Street area at the noon hour yesterday, concerning a two vehicle collision.

They found the driver of a Chevy Trax tried to make a right hand turn on Prince Charles Drive when a Chevy Silverado, driven by a 55-year old man, collided with it.

The Trax then hit a pole.

Police say the 83-year old man driving the Trax suffered non-life threatening injuries, but his 81-year old passenger died at the scene.

The other driver suffered minor injuries.

The road has been re-opened.

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Senior Dies in Welland Crash

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