Brampton firefighter killed in Caledon collision
Posted January 11, 2013 5:29 pm.
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A 50-year-old Brampton firefighter has died following a motor vehicle collision in Caledon, the OPP says.
It happened on Highway 10 between King Street and Boston Mills Road around 4:15 p.m. Friday.
Police say the driver of the vehicle was travelling in the southbound lane when for unknown reasons; he entered the northbound lanes, striking a truck.
Howard Hughes of Orangeville was pronounced dead at the scene.
Brampton fire chief Andy MacDonald confirmed to CityNews Hughes was a 23-year veteran of the force and was the lead piper in the honour guard.
Hughes was a father of two and popular among his fellow firefighters.
The driver of the truck was hospitalized with critical injuries.
The OPP is investigating.