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Minivan-Wheelchair Collision Claims Life Of Harriston Man

A Harriston man died Wednesday in hospital, three days after being injured in a collision involving his wheelchair and a minivan.

Normand Belair, 55, was crossing the intersection of Elora St. S and Yonge St. in Harriston Sunday evening in his wheelchair, when he was hit by a minivan.

He was treated in a local hospital and then airlifted to London with serious injuries. He passed away in hospital on Wednesday.

Wellington County OPP continue their investigation and are asking any witnesses to contact them.

The driver of the minivan, a 69-year-old Harrison woman, was not injured.

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Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.