Barrie police are investigating a fatal crash.
Police say around 7:45 last night, the investigation determined that a white car was driving eastbound on Mapleview Drive, when it attempted to pass another vehicle near Bayview, appeared to lose control in the rain and collided with a SUV travelling westbound.
The driver of the white car, a 56-year-old Innisfil man, was killed in the collision, but his name has yet to be released.
The other driver was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The investigation remains ongoing, and investigating officers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have more information to contact Constable J. Peters of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 extension 2912 or jpeters@barriepolice.ca.
Any information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Media Release: Police respond to fatal motor vehicle collision – https://t.co/90UWZpiIO8 At approximately 7:45 p.m. yesterday, Barrie Police, responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on Mapleview Drive East, just east of Bayview Drive. pic.twitter.com/SHO5rsIAPr
— Barrie Police (@BarriePolice) June 11, 2020
UPDATE #1: Two vehicles involved in Mapleview Dr. E. collision and one driver has died from injuries sustained in the crash. @Barrie_Fire and @simcoecountyPS both attended and provided assistance to #BarriePolice investigators. Updated information to follow in the morning. pic.twitter.com/HwV27PM3VF
— Barrie Police (@BarriePolice) June 11, 2020
Update #2: The #BarriePolice collision investigation from Wednesday night has concluded and Mapleview Dr. E. between Welham Rd. and Bayview Dr. has been re-opened. pic.twitter.com/KDHVgQnoKg
— Barrie Police (@BarriePolice) June 11, 2020
