Police respond to fatal vehicle collision in Amherstburg

Windsor police responded to a fatal vehicle collision in Amherstburg, Ont. on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. (Angelo Aversa/CTV Windsor)

Windsor, Ont. — Two people were injured and one person has passed away following a collision in Amherstburg believed to be caused by wet road conditions.

Two vehicles were driving in opposite directions on Howard Avenue between Texas Road and Country Road 10 just before 6:30 a.m.

Police say one of the vehicles lost control and collided with an oncoming vehicle.

Two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The driver of one of the vehicles was declared dead at the scene.

Police had the intersection blocked off for several hours before reopening the area around 1:30 p.m.

The identity of the victim has not been released, pending notification of next of kin.