2 Hospitalized After Tractor-Trailer Crash on Hwy. 69 in Greater Sudbury

The driver of a tractor-trailer transporting milk and their passenger have been taken to a hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury on May 5, 2026.

What Happened?

• The incident took place on the highway at the Highway 17 junction just after 1:30am ET on May 5.
• According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the driver of the tractor-trailer — a 30-year-old man from Edmonton — and his passenger sustained serious injuries.
• The milk cleanup and removal of the damaged tractor-trailer took most of the day before roads fully reopened.

Investigation Updates

The operator of the tractor-trailer has been charged with careless driving causing bodily harm. He’s scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 12 in Sudbury.

🔔 Anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the OPP.

Car Accident Near You? What to Do

Following an incident like this in Greater Sudbury, you should:

1. Avoid the accident area so that officials can safely investigate.
2. Reduce speed appropriately when passing emergency vehicles.
3. Remain vigilant when travelling past the accident area.

Your Rights After a Car Accident in Greater Sudbury

If you’re injured in a car accident in Greater Sudbury — whether as a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian — you may be entitled to:

• Accident benefits under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS).
• Additional compensation through a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Ontario imposes strict timelines — some insurer deadlines are days after an accident. Speak to a Sudbury personal injury lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP before accepting a settlement.