Fatal Collision on Highway 17 in Horton

17 July 2026

(HORTON Twp) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 17 at Storyland Road in Horton Township. 

On Friday, July 17, 2026, at approximately 6:39 a.m., members of the Renfrew Detachment of the OPP responded to a two-vehicle serious motor vehicle collision. A 19-year-old male from Ottawa, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionist attended the scene, alongside emergency crews. The investigation remains ongoing.

The Highway remains closed between Storyland Road and Bruce Street in Horton Township.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.valleytips.ca.

We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.