Dennis leaves all-candidates forum before it begins
Two injured in accident at Mandaumin and LaSalle
February 18, 2016
Lambton OPP expect to lay charges after an accident at the corner of LaSalle and Mandaumin Line.
Wednesday just before 11 am.,were called to the intersection for a two vehicle crash along with paramedics and the Petrolia/North Enniskillen Fire Department.
Police say a pickup truck traveling eastbound on Lasalle Line hit a northbound SUV that was traveling on Mandaumin Road. Both drivers were transported to hospital. The 78 year old male driver of the pickup truck sustained serious life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision while the 65 year old male driver of the SUV sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Police say the investigation is on-going and charges are pending.
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