68-year-old woman dies after Thanksgiving Monday crash in Orillia
Police confirmed a 68-year-old woman died after being struck by an SUV during the long weekend in Orillia.
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- CTV NewsOct 15, 12:00 AM
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Police confirmed a 68-year-old woman died after being struck by an SUV during the long weekend in Orillia.
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) took part in Operation Impact over the Thanksgiving weekend, October 9-12, 2026. This traffic initiative targeted four key factors contributing to serious collisions: impaired, distracted, aggressive driving, and seatbelt compliance. Officers conducted hundreds of stops using education and enforcement.
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Over four days, Orillia OPP officers conducted a traffic blitz as part of Operation Impact. During this initiative, they recorded 124 speeding offences and nabbed six impaired drivers. The effort focused on preventing serious collisions through education and enforcement regarding several key factors.
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Jake Gaudaur, a pioneering rower from Orillia, is being inducted into the Row Ontario Hall of Fame. He was recognized for his achievements, including winning the world singles championship in 1896. The induction ceremony was part of the annual 'Hall of Fame Week'.
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A 68-year-old woman died after being struck by an SUV near the intersection of Highway 12 and Monarch Drive in Orillia. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Monday, leading to her airlift to a Toronto-area trauma centre. OPP are investigating.
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Donna Graham, 68, passed away after being struck by an SUV while crossing at Highway 12 and Monarch Boulevard in west Orillia. A neighbour has started a GoFundMe to help the family with financial hardship following the tragedy.
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The Orillia OPP is investigating a motor vehicle collision that occurred on Monday, October 12, 2026. A grey SUV struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Highway 12 and Monarch Drive. The victim was airlifted to a Toronto area hospital but has since been pronounced deceased.
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