Brockville man, 78, dies after vehicle leaves Highway 401 near Moulinette Road

The OPP is asking anyone who witnessed the crash or may have dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision to come forward

A 78-year-old Brockville man has died after his vehicle left Highway 401 and ended up in a ditch near Moulinette Road in South Stormont.

The fatal single-vehicle collision happened Thursday at approximately 2 p.m., according to the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.

Officers responded after receiving reports that a vehicle had left the westbound lanes of the highway.

The man, who was the vehicle's only occupant, was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators say their initial findings suggest a medical emergency may have caused the collision. A postmortem examination has been ordered as part of the investigation.

The OPP is asking anyone who witnessed the crash or may have dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision to come forward.

Information can be provided to the SD&G OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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