The name of the deceased in the fatal collision west of Exeter on Thursday morning has been released.
16 year old Keiran Stewart from Centralia who was a student at South Huron District High School has been identified as the driver of the vehicle.
The preliminary investigation has revealed that the driver lost control of the sedan he was driving on Ausable Line between County Road 83 and Huron Street West, before striking a large tree in an eastbound ditch.
Support is being offered to students and staff at SHDHS.
In a statement the school said:
Tragic Events Response Support Team will be at the school to provide support and counselling this week and next, and will continue to do so as needed.
In the event that your child needs support outside of school hours please consider contacting the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response at 1-888-829-7484 or the Kids Help Phone Number at 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868.”