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23-year-old killed after striking a tree in West Lincoln

Investigation revealed that the driver was operating a Nissan when it lost control, struck a tree and flipped over
2021-04-05 Niagara Regional Police cruiser
Niagara Regional Police Service file photo

NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Monday, May 31, 2021, at approximately 2:52 p.m., 8 District (Grimsby) uniform officers, Emergency Medical Services and the West Lincoln Fire Department attended the area of Concession Road 5 and Caistor Centre Road in the Town of West Lincoln, in response to a motor vehicle collision.

Investigation revealed that a 23-year-old male was operating a Nissan eastbound on Concession Road 5, when it lost control, struck a tree and flipped over.

The male was transported to a local hospital and pronounced deceased.

The investigation remains ongoing by detectives with the Collision Reconstruction Unit and the office of the coroner.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, ext.1009265.

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