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Two dead after multi vehicle pile up on 402
October 3, 2023
Two people have died in a multi-vehicle accident on Highway 402 near Modeland Road.
Lambton OPP were called to the scene Monday just before 2 pm along with Lambton paramedics and Sarnia Fire.
Officials say the driver and passenger in one of the vehicles were pronounced dead at the scene. Another person was hospitalized with serious injuries.
The westbound lanes of the 402 were closed until 1 am Tuesday for the OPP to investigate. This morning around 8 am, a transport involved in the accident had yet to be towed.
Police are looking for anyone with dash cam footage of the accident to contact them.
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