1 Critical After 4-Vehicle Hwy. 401 Crash Near Toronto Premium Outlets

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a serious 4-vehicle collision on Highway 401 near Toronto Premium Outlets in Milton on June 29, 2026.

What Happened?

• The incident took place in the eastbound lanes of the highway at the express-collector split just east of James Snow Parkway before 5pm ET on June 29.
• OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said in a video on X (formerly Twitter) that a vehicle tried to merge into the express lanes and crashed into the entry cushion.
• A photo of the scene shows significant damage to various vehicles, including a tractor trailer.
• The driver of the vehicle that collided with the entry cushion has been rushed to hospital in critical condition. A passenger in the vehicle sustained minor injuries.
• All eastbound lanes of Highway 401 at James Snow Parkway were temporarily closed.

Collision/Hwy Closure: EB #Hwy401/James Snow Parkway.
Vehicle collided with crash cushion separating collector from expeess lanes east of James Snow Parkway. All EB traffic forced to exit. WB lanes remain open. One person tranported to hospital with life threatening injuries.… pic.twitter.com/HhnPUqgKGb

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) June 29, 2026

Investigation Updates

The cause of the multi-vehicle collision remains under investigation. Officers are looking into reports of aggressive driving ahead of the crash.

🔔 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 Milton, 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 Milton

If you’re injured in a car accident in Milton — 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 Milton personal injury lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP before accepting a settlement.