Police say passenger pronounced dead at scene of Wednesday Highway 17 crash

Sault Police have provided an update on the multi-vehicle collision that took place on Highway 17 on Wednesday morning.

A 63-year-old man in the front passenger seat of the minivan involved in the collision was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.

The full statement from police reads as follows:

Officers continue to investigate the multi-vehicle collision which took place on July 28, 2021 in the 2600 block of Great Northern Road.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers located a 63-year-old man in the front passenger seat of the minivan involved in the collision. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin has been notified. Further details will not be released at this time.

As previously mentioned, the other six occupants of the minivan were taken to hospital with various injuries.

The investigation is ongoing and we urge anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has video of the collision to contact Traffic Services at 705-949-6300 ext. 348.