Update:
According to a tweet from the OPP, Highway 144 has reopened following the fatal crash of three commercial motor vehicles on Nov. 2.
***UPDATE!!#SouthPorcupineOPP #Hwy144 is now open in both directions. ^sb pic.twitter.com/IQYcV68C4T
— OPP North East Region (@OPP_NER) November 4, 2022
Update:
Sudbury.com published incorrect information yesterday, based on a since-deleted OPP tweet, that Highway 144 had reopened following a fatal crash. This was an error and Sudbury.com apologizes for the mistake. The highway remains closed at this time.
Original Story:
South Porcupine Ontario Provincial Police have announced the fatal collision that closed Highway 144 involved three commercial vehicles. The highway remains closed at this hour and has been since 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 2.
The collision took place near Doyle Township, near Highway 101 and the Arctic Watershed plaque.
The OPP’s investigation has revealed that a southbound commercial motor vehicle collided with two northbound commercial motor vehicles resulting in the highway being blocked.
The identity of the deceased person will be released pending next of kin notification.
The Highway is still closed to facilitate the investigation and for highway repairs.
If anyone has any information regarding this collision, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
The OPP would like to remind motorists to drive with caution as we enter the winter months.
Travelers can obtain road conditions by calling 511 or by visiting the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) website at: www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/conditions.
