A head-on collision east of Kaladar has left one person deceased.
On Friday, January 16th, 2026, shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Highway 7, between Kaladar and Arden Road. A transport truck and pick-up truck had been involved in a collision.
Officers with the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Central Frontenac Township Firefighters and Frontenac Paramedics responded to the scene.
The driver of the pick-up, who was alone in the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the transport was taken to hospital with undetermined injuries.
The investigation is ongoing, with assistance from members of the OPP East Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team, including a Collision Reconstructionist and Technical Collision Investigators.
Highway 7 remains closed between Highways 38 and 41. Monitor OPP social media for updated information.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, has information or potentially relevant dashcam video, should contact the Frontenac OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E260071268.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Highway 7 is fully closed between Kaladar and Sharbot Lake from County Rd 41 and County Rd 38.
Emergency crews are responding to a serious collision involving a tractor-trailer and passenger vehicle.
Motorists are asked to please use alternate routes.
Updates will be provided when available.
