Deceased Identified In Brussels Line Collision

Source: Area OPP
Date: Wed Aug 14 04:19:22 MST 2019

(BRUSSELS, ON) - On August 12, 2019, at approximately 7:45 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huron County Detachment, Huron County Paramedic Services and Brussels Fire Department attended the scene of a single motor vehicle collision.

The collision occurred on Brussels Line between Cardiff Road and Browntown Road in the Municipality of Huron East.

The male driver, Dennis LINTHORST, 17-years-old, of Howick Township and two male passengers, Ivan KUEPFER, 19-years-old, of South Bruce and Owen BAKKER, 14-years-old, of Brockton were pronounced deceased at the scene. A fourth passenger remains in hospital.

The investigation remains ongoing and further details will be released when available.

Huron County OPP is asking anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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