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16-Year-Old Killed In West Perth Crash

A crash in West Perth has claimed the life of a teenager.

Ontario Provincial Police say it happened around 7pm Saturday on Perth Rd. 39.

The investigation showed that a commercial vehicle collided with an ATV, driven by a 16-year-old boy. The driver was taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The driver has been identified as Casey Corcoran of West Perth.

Police say the commercial vehicle was travelling westbound on Perth Line 39 when the ATV entered the road from a private driveway.

No charges have been filed.

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