1 Critical After Tractor-Trailer, Pickup Truck Collide on Hwy. 401 Near Kingston

On Sept. 12, 2025, a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck collided on Highway 401 near Kingston — sending 1 person to hospital in critical condition.

What Happened?

• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a serious crash in the westbound lanes near Highway 15.
• A photo of the scene shows the front of the tractor-trailer pressed into the barrier separating the eastbound and westbound lanes.
• Officials didn’t disclose if the individual rushed to hospital in critical condition was the driver of the tractor-trailer or pickup truck.
• Westbound lanes of Highway 401 are closed between Highway 32 in Gananoque and Montreal Street in Kingston.

Investigation Updates

The cause of the 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 the OPP.

Car Accident Near You? What to Do

Following a serious highway crash like this in or around Kingston, 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 Kingston

If you’re injured in a car accident in Kingston — whether as a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian — you may be entitled to:

• Accident benefits under the 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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