Senior Dies in St. Catharines Crash

Friday, 29 December 2023 06:37

By Geoff Waterfield

Police say a car crashed into a tree on Grantham Avenue

Tragedy on the streets of St. Catharines after a single vehicle crash.

Police were called to a serious collision on Grantham Avenue, near Scott Street, late yesterday afternoon, to find a car had crashed into a tree.

Police say the driver of the black 2009 Dodge Caliber, a 77-year old man from St. Catharines, was seriously hurt.

Despite attempts to save him, police say the man was pronounced dead at hospital.

The road was re-opened late last night.

Police are asking for witnesses to call them, including if you have dashcam video of the crash.

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