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Updated: Monday, 31 Dec 2012, 9:19 AM EST
Published : Monday, 31 Dec 2012, 9:19 AM EST

FARMINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) -- Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened Saturday afternoon in Farmington.

The accident occurred on Route 177 between Silversmith and West District Road.

According to police, 53-year-old Douglas Cox, of Farmington, was driving a 1989 Ford Taurus north on Route 177. He appears to have lost control of his vehicle on the snow-covered road, sliding into the southbound lane where he collided with a home heating oil delivery truck driven by Kristian Kallenbach, of Bristol.

Cox died as a result of the crash.

Officials said neither Kallenbach nor his passenger were injured.

The accident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer James Stone at 860-675-2400.