A 70-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained in a serious two-vehicle collision in Russell Township over the weekend. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) confirmed the fatality following the crash, which occurred on Saturday afternoon.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The collision involved a sport utility vehicle and a sedan and took place near the intersection of North Russell Road and Route 200. Emergency crews from the Russell County OPP detachment rushed to the scene following reports of the crash.
Despite life-saving efforts, the woman, whose identity has not been publicly released, was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital. Authorities have confirmed that no other injuries were reported from the incident.
OPP Launches Major Investigation
In a news release issued on January 3, 2026, the OPP stated that a detailed investigation into the circumstances of the fatal crash is now underway. The probe involves multiple specialized units, showcasing the complexity of the case.
Investigators are being assisted by the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team, as well as the Technical Collision Investigation and Reconstruction team. These units are tasked with meticulously analyzing the scene, vehicle damage, and other evidence to determine the cause of the collision.
Police Appeal to the Public for Information
The OPP is urging anyone who may have witnessed the Saturday afternoon collision to come forward. Police are particularly interested in speaking with individuals who were traveling in the area and may have dashcam footage capturing the incident or the moments leading up to it.
Witnesses are asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police directly at 1-888-310-1122. For those who wish to provide information anonymously, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting their website at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
The site of this tragic collision is located approximately 35 kilometres southeast of downtown Ottawa, in a predominantly rural area of Eastern Ontario.
