Truck driver killed after crashing into hydro pole west of Toronto

ACTON, Ont.—A truck driver has died in a highway crash west of Toronto.

Police say a commercial straight truck hit a hydro pole on Highway 7 near Acton, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says the driver was pronounced dead in hospital.

No other information about the driver has been released.

The highway remains closed between Dublin and Crewsons lines as police continue their investigation.

Last month, OPP began a safety blitz targeting commercial drivers.