‘Stay focused’: OPP reporting 80 fatal collisions so far in 2025
What’s happening?
On May 13, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) posted on X (formerly Twitter) that officers have already responded to 80 fatal collisions in 2025 — resulting in the deaths of 93 people across the province.
The troubling update comes during Canada Road Safety Week, which runs from May 13 to May 19.
“Set down your cellphones [and] stay focused on the road. Get where you’re going safely,” OPP Acting Staff Sergeant Steve Smith said in a video — accompanied by Sergeant Ed Sanchuk.
WATCH: OPP West Region’s message to motorists during Canada Road Safety Week.
#OPP have responded to 80 fatal road collisions in 2025 that have killed 93 people across the province. Canada Road Safety Week is running from May 13 to 19. Officers will be focusing their attention on drivers who make poor and careless decisions behind the wheel and passenger… pic.twitter.com/dQeUTfudwf
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) May 13, 2025
Witnessed dangerous driving or an accident?
If you have cellphone or dashcam footage of dangerous driving on 400-series highways — or capture a collision — contact the OPP as soon as it’s safe to do so.
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Legal resources
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