A driver is dead after two vehicles collided in Mississauga on Wednesday, one hitting a hydro pole and catching fire, Peel police say.
The collision happened near the intersection of McLaughlin Road and Britannia Road West. Police said they were called to the area at about 3:30 p.m.
Const. Nikhil Chakravarthy, spokesperson for Peel Regional Police, told reporters that the driver of the vehicle that hit the pole was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver remained at the scene and is co-operating with police.
Police believe both vehicles were travelling southbound on McLaughlin Road and collided as they approached the intersection, he said. One vehicle careened into the northbound lanes and off the roadway before hitting the pole and catching fire, he added.
Chakravarthy said it’s too early to say if speed was a factor.
Next of kin is being notified.
The area was likely busy with motorists and pedestrians at the time of the crash, he said. Officers have spoken to some witnesses already, he added.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashboard or security camera video is urged to come forward.