One dead in two-car Kawartha Lakes crash

The scene of a fatal crash in Kawartha Lakes, Ont., on Fri., Oct. 24, 2025.

Provincial police are investigating a fatal two-car crash in Kawartha Lakes from this past Friday that killed one of the drivers.

According to City of Kawartha Lakes OPP, emergency crews responded to the incident at around 12:45 p.m. on Portage Road near Prospect Road.

Police confirmed that one of the drivers was pronounced dead at the scene while the other driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Portage Road was closed between Prospect Road and Rockview Road as investigators worked on the scene.

Anyone with footage or information that can help the ongoing crash investigation is asked to contact City of Kawartha Lakes OPP.