Dump truck collides with hydro pole killing driver

(CityNews file photo)

By Natasha O'Neill

Posted Jun 10, 2025 11:58:37 AM.

Last Updated Jun 10, 2025 11:59:33 AM.

Provincial police responded to the scene of a single vehicle crash just west of Elora on Tuesday morning.

According to officials, the collision resulted in a person from Waterloo dead.

Around 8:30 a.m., officers and emergency services arrived at Sideroad 11 for reports of a dump truck that had crashed into a hydro pole. Once there, they confirmed the 63-year-old driver was dead.

Hydro One anticipates power will be restored in the area by 4:00 p.m.

Sideroad 11, between Eighth Line West and Arthur Street North is closed for the time being. Police say they do not have a reopening time.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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