One man is dead following a single vehicle crash in the municipality of Meaford.

Investigation revealed that at approximately 1:30 p.m., on June 19, 2017, a Toyota Yaris passenger vehicle was travelling eastbound on Grey Rd. 18.

The vehicle crossed the westbound lane where it collided into a ditch on the north side of the road. The driver exited his vehicle and returned to the roadway where he was assisted by a passing motorist.

The driver of the Toyota went into medical distress. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by an attending Coroner.

The deceased has been identified as 81-year old Joseph Edward Bell of Meaford.

A post-mortem examination is scheduled for June 20, 2017 in Owen Sound.

During the investigation, Grey road 18 from Grey road 29, east to Gerald Shortt Parkway in the municipality of Meaford was closed.

The road has since been reopened.

source: media release, Grey County OPP