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OPP identify woman who dies in Sept 10 crash

September 22, 2021

Lambton OPP have identified a woman who died in an accident in Central Lambton.

On Sept. 10, a car and a truck collided at the corner of Marthaville Road and Aberfeldy Line around 8 am.

Three people were taken to the hospital. Sandra McDougall, 59, of Dresden died. Police are just now releasing her name.

The investigation is continuing and police say charges have not been laid at this time.

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