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Fatal Crash near Highgate Claims Two Lives

Two men in their 20s have been killed following a single-vehicle collision.

Authorities say a pick-up was heading east on Teetzel Line near Highgate shortly before 12:30 Monday morning when the vehicle lost control between Kenesserie Road and Tower Road and struck a tree.

Two occupants, a 27-year-old Highgate man and a 25-year-old Ridgetown man, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say the victims have been identified with confirmation via DNA pending.

The Chatham-Kent Police Traffic Unit is still investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Kristen Charron at kristenc@chatham-kent.ca or 519-355-1092.