Marathon OPP investigating collision that closed Hwy 627 – Update

Jul 10, 2024 at 04:40

One individual has been pronounced deceased following an all-terrain vehicle collision.

On July 8, 2024, at approximately 8:50 a.m., members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision involving an ATV on Highway 627.

Highway 627 was closed for an extended period of time and was reopened last evening shortly after 5:00 p.m.

The OPP North West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team and OPP Collision Re-Constructionists are assisting in the investigation as it remains ongoing.

Jul 8, 2024 at 19:58

On July 8^th 2024, around 8:50 a.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments along with Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) along Highway 627.

At this time (14:15), Highway 627 has been reopened.

Jul 8, 2024 at 10:58

On July 8^th 2024, around 8:50 a.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments along with Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a collision along Highway 627. The highway remains closed in both directions and the investigation is ongoing.

	ON511 puts a marker just south of the railway crossing.

From ON511: Hwy 627 – Heron Bay, at the CP Rail Crossing the highway is fully closed during a Police Investigation. Traffic control in place. (10:00 a.m.)