Two people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 11/17, east of Thunder Bay.
Provincial Police say the collision occurred Monday night at around 6 o’clock in the Municipality of Shuniah.
OPP say an east bound SUV attempted to make a left turn into a rest stop, when it was struck from behind by a transport.
The vehicle then collided with a west bound pick-up truck.
Two people in the SUV were pronounced dead at the scene, while four people in the truck were transported to hospital with injuries.
The driver and passenger of the SUV have been identified as 61-year old Joann Mendowegan of Thunder Bay, and 46-year old Christopher Towegishig of Greenstone.
Police add the transport driver, who wasn’t hurt, has been charged with careless driving.
His name has not been released.
