OPP SEEK WITNESS TO HIGHWAY 3 CRASH

On Saturday March 7, 2020 at approximately 2:45 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and Tecumseh Fire Rescue Service responded to a two motor vehicle injury collision on Highway 3 in Tecumseh.

The collision occurred in the westbound lanes of Highway 3 west of County Road 11 (Walker Road).  A black four door vehicle with a driver and one passenger stopped in a live traffic lane for an unknown reason. 

Approximately 10 minutes later, a minivan, maroon in colour with a driver and 6 passengers struck the rear of the stopped vehicle at a high rate of speed. 

The collision resulted in multiple injuries ranging from minor to non-life threatening.

Prior to the collision, another motor vehicle stopped next to the black vehicle and appeared to have a brief conversation with the driver before driving off. 

The OPP wish to speak with the driver of that vehicle to determine if they can provide details to assist with the investigation.

Anyone that may have any information that will assist with this investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 519-723-2491. 

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.