Wrong way collision on 401 near Woodstock claims one life

Wrong exit on the highway (Karl-Hendrik Tittel/Getty Images)

OPP are investigating a two vehicle collision near Woodstock on Saturday that claimed the life of one driver.

According to police, on Saturday evening just before midnight emergency services responded to a two vehicle collision in the eastbound lanes of the 401 near Mill Street.

A passenger vehicle was found to have been travelling the wrong way on the highway.

An 81-year-old resident of Woodstock was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police continue to investigate the collision, anyone with dashcam footage or information is asked to contact Oxford OPP.