Fatal crash near Petrolia

Update #2: Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a fatal collision that took place November 14, 2014 around 5:30 a.m. between a farm tractor with a trailer and a Volkswagen vehicle.

The deceased male driver of the car has been identified as 45 year old Craig MOFFAT from Petrolia, ON. The driver of the farm tractor, a 51 year old male also from Petrolia, ON was not injured in the collision.

The investigation continues and Petrolia Line has now been reopened.

Update: Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers remain on scene while investigating an early morning fatal collision. OPP responded around 5:30 a.m. November 14, 2014 to east bound Petrolia Line between Mandaumin Road and Fairweather Road regarding a collision between a farm vehicle pulling a trailer and a car.

There are no reports at this time of injuries to the male driver of the farm tractor however the male driver of the car is deceased. The traffic investigation is in the very early stages with OPP Technical Collision Investigators currently on scene. Petrolia Line between Mandaumin Road and Fairweather Road will remain closed until further notice.

Original story:

Lambton OPP are investigating a fatal crash near Petrolia.

Petrolia Line between Mandaumin and Fairweather roads are closed due to the crash.

It appears that the crash involved a tractor pulling a trailer and a car.

We’ll provide more information when it becomes available.