Motorcyclist, 43, Dead Following Hwy. 400 Crash Near Vaughan Mills

A motorcyclist has been pronounced dead after a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 400 near Vaughan Mills on Oct. 18, 2025.

What Happened?

• The incident took place in the northbound lanes of the highway near Rutherford Road just before 7pm ET on Oct. 18.
• According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the motorcyclist — a 43-year-old from Wasaga Beach — collided with the back of a pickup truck before being struck by another vehicle.
• Northbound lanes of Highway 400 fully reopened early in the morning on Oct. 19.

CLEARED (12:35 p.m.): #Hwy400 NB has reopened at Hwy. 7 in Vaughan, following a fatal collision. We appreciated your patience and understanding during the on-site investigation. ^pia

— OPP GTA Traffic (@OPP_GTATraffic) October 19, 2025

Investigation Updates

Witnesses told the OPP that the motorcyclist and others were observed driving “aggressively” prior to the collision.

🔔 Investigators are asking anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, to contact them.

Car Accident Near You? What to Do

Following a serious highway incident like this in Vaughan, police urge drivers to:

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 Vaughan

If you’re injured in a car accident in Vaughan — 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 Samfiru Tumarkin LLP before accepting a settlement.

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