Thunder Bay OPP – Investigation continues into Fatal Collision on Hwy 11/17

The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 11/17.

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m. EST, members of the Thunder Bay OPP and emergency medical services responded to a fatal collision involving two passenger vehicles on Highway 11/17 between Highway 130 and Highway 588. A 23-year-old female from Poplar Hill and a 28-year-old female from Eabametoong First Nation were pronounced deceased. Two other individuals were transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Highway 11/17 was closed for several hours between Sistonens Corners and Highway 130 while officers and the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement team conducted their investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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