Waterloo Regional Police are now confirming a collision in Woolwich Township on Thursday morning has claimed the life of an 18-year-old from Mitchell.
Police said a pick-up travelling east on Lobsinger Line around 6 a.m. went out of control and into the ditch on the north side of the road between Durst Road and Martin Creek Road.
The lone occupant was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The man's name has not been released.
The collision also caused a natural gas leak that was repaired by Enbridge. The area was closed for several hours.
The investigation continues and police are asking any witnesses to come forward.