An OPP investigator inspects one of the vehicles involved in a crash on Highway 3 near County Road 8 in Essex, June 21, 2019. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.An OPP investigator inspects one of the vehicles involved in a crash on Highway 3 near County Road 8 in Essex, June 21, 2019. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
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Serious head-on crash in Essex under investigation

The Ontario Provincial Police are looking for a driver after a serious hit and run in Essex.

Police closed Highway 3  between County Road 8 and Victoria Avenue for more than eight hours after a head-on crash involving two vehicles that happened around noon on Friday. Two people in one vehicle were taken to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries.

Witnesses said the driver of the other vehicle ran away before police arrived on scene.

Police want to speak with more witnesses.

Call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 if you have any information.

More to come.

https://twitter.com/OPP_WR/status/1142127992686219264

An Ontario Provincial Police vehicle is seen near a damaged vehicle on Highway 3 in Essex, June 21, 2019. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.

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