Fatal rollover crash south of Meaford

A man is dead after his car struck a tree and rolled on 7th Line in the Municipality of Grey Highlands Tuesday morning.

Grey County OPP say the single-vehicle crash happened before 10:45 a.m. on 7th Line between Grey Rd. 40 and Sideroad 25.

Investigators say the vehicle was southbound when it left the road and struck a large tree on the east side of the road. The vehicle then rolled and came to rest on its roof.

CPR was performed on the lone male driver after he was extricated from the vehicle. He was transported to the Meaford Hospital where he died as a result of his injuries.

An investigation into the crash continues, but the road was expected to reopen around 4 p.m.

The deceased’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.