UPDATE: As a result of injuries sustained in the crash, the operator of the involved pickup truck was pronounced dead at the scene by on-scene emergency services.
The operator of the dump truck was treated for minor injuries at the scene by emergency services.
The highway at the location remains closed for the investigation.
UPDATE #2:
Investigators have identified the deceased driver of the pickup truck as Joey Baker, 26 years old of Tay Township. The investigation into the cause of the crash which closed Highway 12 for over 12 hours for investigation purposes is continuing.
Investigators ask that anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dashcam video is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or opp.southern.georgian.bay@opp.ca.
PRIOR: At 10:15 a.m. on September 21st uniform officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment responded to a report that a commercial vehicle and a pickup truck were involved in a serious crash on Highway 12 between Gratrix Road and Fraser Road Tay Township.
Tay Township Fire Services along with County of Simcoe Paramedic Services are at the scene treating the involved drivers.
Members of the OPP TIME TEAM have been requested to assist in the investigation and motorists should expect the roadway to be closed until late in the afternoon.
Neekaunis Road is currently being used as a detour around the crash scene and traffic should consider using Vasey Road.
Expect highway 12 to be closed at a minimum until 4:00pm for investigation ^dh pic.twitter.com/8eWUiwAMxH
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) September 21, 2022