The Canada Day long weekend has begun in tragedy after one person died in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 35 south of Coboconk on Friday afternoon (June 30).
The two-vehicle collision resulted in the death of one driver, according to Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
The driver of the other vehicle was transported via ambulance to a local area hospital with unknown injuries.
Highway 35 is currently closed between Somerville Concession 3 and Somerville Concession 5 while police investigate and document the scene.
Police expect the highway will remain closed for several hours into Friday evening.
Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
