A tragic accident in King has left one man dead after a two-vehicle collision on Sunday evening.
According to York Regional Police, the collision occurred at the intersection of King Road and Dufferin Street around 6:30 p.m. The two vehicles involved were a sedan and a pickup truck.
The male driver of the sedan was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the pickup truck sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation, but police have confirmed that weather and road conditions were not factors.
The intersection was closed for several hours as police conducted their investigation, but has since reopened.
The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder for all drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic laws to prevent such accidents from occurring. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time.
