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Fergus man killed after exiting vehicle involved in crash

Cambridge OPP say a 22-year-old man died on Highway 7/8 in Wilmot Township late Thursday night
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WILMOT TWNP. – A tragic Friday morning in Wilmot Township.

Cambridge OPP said a 22-year old man from Fergus has died after a crash on Highway 7/8, at Foundry Street Thursday night.

Police said the man had initially crashed his vehicle, but was then struck by a second vehicle as he walked onto the roadway in foggy conditions.

The westbound side of the highway was closed for several hours, before opening around 5:30 a.m. Friday.

Police are now looking for any witnesses, who may have seen a red Toyota FRS sports car before 11:00 p.m. Thursday, in the Highway 7/8 and Regional Road 12 area.

You're asked to call Cambridge OPP if you have any information.


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