Driver seriously hurt after single-vehicle Lake Shore rollover in Etobicoke

Incident details

A driver has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after their vehicle flipped over in Etobicoke.

• Toronto police said the incident took place in the Lake Shore Boulevard West and Ninth Street area, west of Islington Avenue, just after 7 p.m. ET on Jan. 21.
• According to officials, the vehicle struck several parked cars before it flipped over.
• A photo of the scene showed a dark-coloured vehicle on its roof — surrounded by debris.
• Before emergency crews could take the driver to the hospital, the individual had to be extricated from the vehicle.

Investigation updates

The cause of the single-vehicle rollover 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 Toronto police.

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Legal resources

Incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding your rights in the event that you’re injured during a motor vehicle collision in Ontario.

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