A driver is in hospital with serious injuries after striking a tree off the side of the road near Perth. Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to the single-vehicle collision on Highway 7 near Drummond Concession 9A shortly before 2:20 a.m. Saturday. Police say the lone occupant was ejected from the vehicle on impact. An investigation is ongoing. Highway 7 was closed in both directions between Drummond Concession 9A and Gardiner Road as officers investigated. The highway had reopened by 12:10 p.m.
