Driver flees scene of fatal horse-and-buggy collision

Dufferin OPP is investigating a collision involving a passenger vehicle and horse-and-buggy in the Township of Melancthon.

On Friday, Jan. 5, shortly after 7 p.m., officers attended County Road 9 at 2nd Line in Melancthon for the report of a serious collision involving a sedan and single horse and buggy.

As a result of the collision, the driver of the buggy, a 21-year-old man from Melancthon, was transported to a Toronto area trauma centre, where he succumbed to his injuries.

A veterinarian attended the scene to provide care to the horse who received extensive injuries.

The male driver of the sedan fled the scene, however officers located the male a short time later. The investigation is ongoing with charges pending. Charges will be reported at a later date.

County Road 9 remained closed for several hours. The Traffic Collision Investigation (TCI) team of the OPP was brought in to investigate. The investigation is continuing and anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact the Dufferin OPP 1-888-310-1122.