One dead following single vehicle crash in the Ottawa Valley

OTTAWA -- A 58-year-old Bonnechere Valley woman has died following a single-vehicle crash in the Ottawa Valley.

Ontario Provincial Police responded to the crash on Highway 60, between Mill Street and Old Trestle Road, in Killaloe, Ont. at approximately 11:20 a.m. Saturday.

Police say the preliminary investigation shows the driver of the car was travelling westbound on Highway 60 when they veered off the roadway, striking a rock cut.

The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police identified the driver as Janet Burke of Bonnechere Valley.

The 45-year-old passenger of the vehicle was not hurt.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Killaloe is located two hours west of Ottawa.

#KillaloeOPP members are at the scene of a single vehicle collision. A adult female was pronounced deceased at the location. #Hwy60 between Mill St and Old Trestle Rd #Killaloe - TCI & Recon investigating. Re-opening time later today. ^tc pic.twitter.com/ez2DoG0qCZ

— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) November 27, 2021