Woman dead after sedan, SUV collide northeast of Uxbridge

Incident details

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision northeast of Uxbridge.

• Before 1:45 p.m. ET on March 13, officials posted on X (formerly Twitter) that southbound lanes of Lake Ridge Road were closed at Scugog Line 14.
• Footage of the scene shows significant front-end damage to a white SUV — resting in a ditch — as well as a dark-coloured sedan.
• DRPS said in an update on X that a woman had been pronounced dead. It wasn’t disclosed if she was a driver or a passenger.
• Motorists were asked to avoid the area.

A female has been pronounced deceased in this collision. The area will remain closed for several hours. Please consider alternative routes. https://t.co/d4RcBeokgo

— Durham Regional Police (@DRPS) March 13, 2025

Investigation updates

The cause of the fatal two-vehicle collision remains under investigation. It’s unclear if charges are pending.

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

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Legal resources

Tragic incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding your rights in the event you’re injured during a motor vehicle collision in Ontario — either as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian.

For those seeking legal guidance, the dedicated Uxbridge and Whitby personal injury lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here to support you.

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