Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, shortly after 3 p.m. police responded to a serious collision at the intersection of Victoria Road and Botany Line.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that a man driving a pick-up truck while pulling a grain vac was travelling northbound on Victoria Road.
As the man turned right onto Botany Line, his truck was struck by a car travelling at a high rate of speed from the rear.
The driver of the car was transported to hospital where despite life-saving efforts, she succumbed to her injuries.
Members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service offer their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the 32-year-old Chatham woman.
The 62-year-old Thamesville man was not physically injured.
The Traffic Unit has taken over the investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Constable Dan Carroll at dancar@chatham-kent.ca or 519-355-1092.
