A 44-year-old man is dead following a collision in Scugog Township on Saturday afternoon.

Police said the head-on collision happened at about 2:30 p.m. on Simcoe Street near Scugog Line 3, close to the Scugog/Oshawa border.

Two vehicles were involved. Police say a 2011 white Chevrolet Aveo driven by the 44-year-old man, was travellng south on Simcoe Street when it veered into the path of a driver of northbound grey 2019 Mazda CX5.

The 44-year-old man was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The 68-year old woman driving the Mazda was taken to hospital with “severe” injuries.

Police want to hear from any witnesses to this collision, who have not already spoken to investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to call Durham police at 905-579-1520 ext. 5262.

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