Hamilton Police continue to investigate a single motor vehicle collision that occurred early this morning and are asking the community to avoid the area as the investigation continues.

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, shortly before 8:00 a.m., a male in his 50s was driving his vehicle in the area  of North Service Road and Fifty Road in Stoney Creek, when the vehicle struck a pole.

The male was the sole occupant.

Hamilton Police were called and assisted with life-saving measures. The male was transported to hospital and has since been pronounced deceased.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the collision. If you have any information that you believe could assist investigators, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Gerald Blanchard at 905-546-4753 or via email at [email protected].

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com