Service Truck Driver Hurt After Tractor-Trailer Crash on Hwy. 400 in Vaughan

On Sept. 2, 2025, a service truck driver was taken to hospital following a collision with a tractor-trailer on Highway 400 in Vaughan.

What Happened?

• The incident took place in the northbound lanes of the highway near Major Mackenzie Drive before 5pm ET on Sept. 2.
• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said the driver of the service truck, a man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
• No injuries were reported for the driver of the tractor-trailer.
• All northbound ramps to Highway 400 from Major Mackenzie Drive and Rutherford Road were temporarily closed. Traffic was also diverted off the highway at Rutherford Road.

Collision: NB #Hwy400 closed at Rutherford due to a collision near Major Mac. 2 vehicles, 1 person taken to hospital with serious injuries. Expect delays, updates to follow. #AuroraOPP ^ks pic.twitter.com/A2ZYBTy5S7

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) September 2, 2025

Investigation Updates

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

🔔 OPP are asking anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, to call 905-841-5777.

Car Accident Near You? What to Do

Following a serious highway crash 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 the province’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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