OPP Searching for Driver Following Single-Vehicle Hwy. 85 Crash in Waterloo

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are searching for the driver responsible for a single-vehicle crash on Highway 85 in Waterloo on Sept. 18, 2025.

What Happened?

• Around 7am ET on Sept. 18, emergency crews responded to reports of a crash in the northbound lanes of Highway 85 around University Avenue East.
• No injuries have been reported at this time.
• Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation temporarily closed a portion of Highway 85 for cleanup — snarling traffic.

Witnesses Sought

The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

🔔 Anyone with information on the incident or driver, including dashcam footage, is asked to contact the OPP.

Car Accident Near You? What to Do

Following a highway incident like this in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo

If you’re injured in a car accident in Waterloo — 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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The team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can explain your options and help you pursue the full compensation you’re entitled to.

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