(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – On Sunday, June 15, 2014 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 7, East of Kawartha Lakes Road 46, in the former Mariposa Township.
The OPP’s Technical Collision Investigation unit (TCI) attended the location to assist with the investigation, resulting in the closure of the Highway for several hours. Initial investigation indicated that an east bound vehicle was stopped or stopping to make a left hand turn into a driveway when it was struck from behind by a pickup truck.
The occupants of the vehicle, Christopher CATHCART, 73 years old, of Beaverton, and his wife, 58 year old Susan CATHCART, died as a result of their injuries.
The driver of the pickup truck was transported from the scene via ambulance to a local hospital with unknown injuries.
The highway was re-opened at 10:42 pm. The investigation is ongoing.