Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Simcoe County EMS and Severn Fire, responded to a serious two-vehicle collision in the Township of Severn.
On January 13, 2026, around 7:20 am, officers were called to the scene at the intersection of Kinnear Sideroad and Upper Big Chute Road in the Township of Severn. The collision resulted in one individual being transported to a Toronto area trauma centre by Ornge with serious injuries.
The OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) attended the scene to investigate. The roadway was closed for several hours during this and has since reopened.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision who has information or dashcam footage related to the incident is asked to contact the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or to report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com, ref E260053767.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
