Teen dies after serious collision in Mapleton
An area teenager has died as a result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle collision here.
Wellington OPP reported on Oct. 30 that Troy Lawrence, 17, of North Perth, had died from injuries sustained in the Oct. 26 crash, which occurred at the corner of Concession 8 and Sideroad 15 at around 11:23pm.
Police say a 2001 Audi, driven by Lawrence, travelling west on Concession 8 collided with a 2008 Toyota that was travelling north on Sideroad 15. Both vehicles left the roadway and the Audi struck a hydro pole.
The driver of the Toyota, an 18-year-old woman from Mapleton, was taken to hospital by ambulance and a 15-year-old passenger, also from Mapleton, was airlifted to a hospital in Toronto. Both suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Lawrence was airlifted to a Toronto hospital and later died from his injuries. A press release from the OPP stated the investigation is ongoing.
The deceased was the son of Joe McLaughlin and Cindy McLaughlin (Lawrence) of Listowel, and Keith Brown and Johanna Lyell of Milton. A funeral service was held at the Harriston United Church on Nov. 3.
