Roads signs at the intersection of Road 139 at Line 2 in the Township of Perth South. Photo provided by the Stratford Police ServiceRoads signs at the intersection of Road 139 at Line 2 in the Township of Perth South. Photo provided by the Stratford Police Service.
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UPDATE: Serious crash near St. Marys claims life of driver

Stratford police are probing the cause of a serious crash southwest of St. Marys. that has claimed the life of a driver.

The single vehicle collision happened on Road 139 at Line 2 in the Township of Perth South just before 7 a.m. on Monday.

Police did not initially comment on the severity of any injuries but did refer to the collision as "serious. " Police later confirmed that the crash resulted in a fatality. The victim was a 28-year-old woman from West Perth.

The police collision reconstruction unit was called in, and while investigators were on scene, Perth Road 139 between Whalen Line and Line 4 was closed. The road reopened just after 3 p.m. Monday.

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