Fatal collision: 27-year-old local man dies

The City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision involving a pickup truck and a pedestrian in the City of Kawartha Lakes.

On Friday, January 9, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., City of Kawartha Lakes OPP officers were notified of a collision on Highway 7 in The City of Kawartha Lakes.

A 27-year-old male from the City of Kawartha Lakes was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

Highway 7 was closed between Taylors Rd. and Opmar Rd. for the investigation, but it has since reopened.

The investigation is ongoing, although no foul play is suspected.

Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.