A 78-year-old local resident has died following a collision involving a SUV and a commercial motor vehicle on Highway 11 in Chamberlain Township.

Ontario Provincial Police say the crash occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Thursday at the intersection of Highway 11 and Wawbewawa Road.

The SUV driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the commercial vehicle escaped without injuries.

Highway 11 was closed in both directions until approximately 9:30 p.m. for emergency crews and investigators working at the scene. The roadway has since reopened.

The investigation remains ongoing.