24-year-old Waterloo man dead after vehicle collides with utility pole
Emergency services responded to calls Thursday just after 3:30 p.m. for reports of a collision in the area of Albert Street and Seagram Drive.
The 24-year-old male driver from Waterloo was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The intersection was closed for repairs and police investigation.
The cause of the collision remains unknown.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage of what happened is asked to contact police.
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