Hwy. 401 crash: Young adult male dies in collision near Jane Street

Incident Details

A fatal collision occurred on Highway 401 near Jane Street in Toronto, resulting in the death of a young adult male. The accident took place at approximately 6:45 p.m. in the westbound lanes of the Highway 401 Express.

The crash involved a tractor trailer and a van, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

Victim Information

The lone occupant of the van, identified only as a young adult male, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured in the collision.

Investigation Updates

• The westbound express lanes of Highway 401, as well as the collector to express lanes before Keele Street, have been closed to facilitate the investigation.
• A police accident reconstruction team is currently examining the scene to determine the cause of the crash.

Call for Information

Authorities are requesting that anyone with information about the incident or who may have witnessed the crash contact the OPP or Toronto police.

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