Clinton teen killed in accident west of Vanastra

(HURON EAST, ON) -  Investigators with the West Region OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Team continue to investigate a two-vehicle crash that killed a Clinton teen late Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 6.
  
Just after 4:35 p.m., the Huron County OPP, Central Huron Fire Department and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to the crash scene, just west of Vanastra on London Road (Highway 4) at 7th Avenue.

The preliminary investigation has determined the driver of a Chevrolet Malibu was travelling southbound on London Road when he encountered traffic that was stopped on London Road, waiting to turn left onto 7th Avenue. The driver of the sedan maneuvered around the stopped vehicles by passing on the gravel shoulder, but he lost control of his car as he entered back onto the travelled portion of the roadway. The sedan then crossed into the northbound lane and was struck on the passenger side by an armoured truck.

The sole passenger in the car was pronounced dead at the scene. She has been identified as Bethany BLANCHARD, 17, of Clinton.

The driver of the sedan, Nicholas DIMMERS, 19, also of Clinton, was transported by land ambulance to hospital in London with life-threatening injures.

Any person with information regarding this collision should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-524-8314.