Police Investigating Fatal Highway 17 Collision

11 Feb 2026

(HORTON Twp.) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a fatal collision on Highway 17 near Bruce Street.

On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at approximately 10:05 a.m., Renfrew OPP officers responded to a two-vehicle collision between Storyland Road and Bruce Street. One of the drivers, an adult male from Ottawa, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Four people sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospital.

The investigation remains ongoing with assistance from the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement team, including Technical Collision Investigators and Collision Reconstructionist.

The highway remains closed to allow for a thorough investigation.

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, such as dashcam footage, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, submit a tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online ValleyTips.ca

Renfrew County Crime Stoppers offers our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased individual and we hope for a full and speedy recovery of those hospitalized.

Source: Ontario Provincial Police