Update: Leamington man dies in crash on Middle Line

Update: Fatal motor vehicle collision

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: As previously reported, on Tuesday morning around 9 a.m. police responded to a head on collision between a van and transport truck on Middle Line in between Davidson Road and Oak Road.

The driver of the van sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the transport truck sustained minor injuries.

The deceased has been identified as Wayne Ives, 83-years-old of Leamington.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service offer their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Ives.

The collision remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Josh Flikweert at joshuaf@chatham-kent.ca or 519-355-1092.

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