OPP identify mother and son from Amherstburg killed in six-vehicle crash near Chatham
Lacie Brundritt, 42, and her son Kyle, 14, were in a pickup truck when they were hit and killed
Provincial police have identified the mother and son from Amherstburg killed in a six-vehicle crash on Highway 401 near Chatham Sunday.
Lacie Brundritt, 42, and her son Kyle, 14, were in a pickup truck with two other people when a tractor trailer heading west collided with several vehicles that were stopped near Dillon Road around 4:40 p.m., according to Ontario Provincial Police.
The pair were pronounced dead at the crash site. The driver — a 39-year-old man — was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries, while a 12-year-old boy was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a fellow Wildcat, Kyle Brundrit, and his mother. He and his family are in our prayers😔💙
—@VillyParliamentTraffic had been backed up at the time because of another collision.
The highway between Bloomfield Road and Queens Line was closed for 11 hours, while police investigated.