Grey Bruce OPP have identified the victim in a sudden death investigation involving a vehicle that went into the Owen Sound harbour Sunday.
OPP say they were called at 5:19 a.m. to 1st Avenue East, near 11th Street East, after a vehicle went into the water.
They say the Owen Sound Fire Department requested OPP resources assist with the recovery of the vehicle. OPP regional units were deployed, including the Underwater Search and Recovery Unit, the West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team, the West Region Forensic Identification Services and several other officers.
Police say the vehicle was removed from approximately five metres of water, where a deceased person was recovered from inside it.
Police say the 60 year old driver has been identified as Catherine Weldrick of Grey Highlands.
The Office of the Chief Coroner has ordered a post mortem examination in Owen Sound for today.
Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP can call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
OPP say, if you saw something at the time, or have video surveillance of the area, please call OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
The OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit on scene at Owen Sound harbour, after reports of a vehicle driving into the water just after 5 this morning. The vehicle, either a minivan or large wagon, entered the water at the intersection of 1st Ave E. and 11th Ave. E. (1 of 2)^dr pic.twitter.com/54QK308Fpp
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) May 2, 2021
