The investigation into a fatal accident is being carried out by the Manitoulin OPP.
Manitoulin OPP Constable Renee Lalonde says police, fire and emergency services were called out to a single motor-vehicle collision on Highway 17 between Webbwood and Espanola just before 5:00 pm last night.
Lalonde says one person was pronounced deceased and two others were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
She adds the investigation revealed the vehicle had left the roadway with two other people, the driver and one other sustaining minor injuries.
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Lalonde says the highway was closed for several hours while the investigation was carried out.
She adds if anyone has any information, they are asked to call the OPP.