27-year-old man dead following highway crash in Hamilton

One man has died following a crash on Highway 8 in Hamilton.

Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash on the highway near Lynden Road, between Sheffield and Rockton, at approximately 5.40 p.m. on Sunday, the Ontario Provincial Police said.

Two passenger vehicles had collided, police said.

A 27-year-old man from Cambridge was pronounced dead at the scene, the OPP said.

Police said a 69-year-old man from Hamilton was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, submit tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.