An update on last night’s collision that closed Highway 17 East in the Bonfield area for about four and a half hours.

OPP report a 36 year old Ottawa man died in the single vehicle collision.

Police a westbound vehicle struck two moose just after 10 o’clock.

OPP say there were 5 motor vehicle collisions between 9 pm last night and 2 am this morning involving moose and deer.

Police say animals are very active this time of year and use caution especially when driving at dawn and dusk.

Filed under: North Bay OPP