OPP identify golfer killed after violent rain storm in Erin

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has identified the man who died following a violent rainstorm in Erin, Ont. on Saturday.

Police say 59-year-old William Elliott, of Halton Hills, died after severe weather brought down a tree and hydro lines at Calerin Golf Club.

Elliott was inside the clubhouse when a violent storm ripped through the area around 6 p.m.

Police say power lines had fallen onto his truck in the parking lot and Elliott attempted to approach his vehicle to put out a small fire that had ignited.

He suddenly collapsed and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The Wellington County OPP, OPP Forensic Identification Services, and the Office of the Chief Coroner continue to investigate the incident.

A post-mortem is scheduled to determine the cause of death.