25-year-old man dead after vehicle strikes tree in Peterborough

Fatal collision happened early Wednesday morning at entrance to Nicholls Oval Park

Police car lights. (Stock photo)

Police are investigating after a 25-year-old man died when his vehicle struck a tree in Peterborough early Wednesday morning (November 30).

At around 2 a.m., officers were called to the area between Armour Road and Rogers Street, south of Parkhill Road, after reports a vehicle had struck a tree at the entrance to Nicholls Oval Park.

A 25-year-old man who was driving the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released the name of the victim.

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A 26-year-old man who was a passenger suffered minor injuries.

Police say they will be in the area while they continue the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough police at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.