Driver killed in accident on North St

A 33-year-old driver who was rushed to hospital early this morning after a single-vehicle crash on North Street has died, police say.

The collision occurred around 3:20 a.m. near York Street. When officers arrived at the scene they found the driver with “life-threatening injuries.”

The unnamed motorist succumbed to their injuries at the hospital, according to a news release issued this afternoon by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.

Police have not released the driver’s name or gender.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or may have security camera or dash camera footage of the area, is urged to contact Sergeant Ray Magnan at 705-949-6300, ext. 348.

A portion of North Street was closed this morning for investigation but re-opened shortly after 9 a.m.