Man, 44, dead after head-on-crash in Scugog Township

A man has died after a two-vehicle head-on crash in Scugog Township.

Members of the Durham Regional Police responded to the crash on Simcoe Street and the 3^rd Line around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

According to police, a Chevy Aveo driven by a 44-year-old man veered into the northbound lane when it struck an oncoming Mazda CX5. He was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police say the 68-year-old woman driving the Mazda was also transported to a local hospital with severe injuries.

The roadway was closed for several house for the police investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Durham Regional Police.