Milton man dies after 8-vehicle crash on Derry Road

Incident details

A 55-year-old man from Milton has passed away after being critically injured in an eight-vehicle pileup on Friday, which occurred at the intersection of Derry Road and Ontario Street South.

• The man, driving a Toyota Corolla eastbound on Derry Road, was struck by a GMC truck.
• The westbound GMC truck, driven by a 35-year-old male, collided with several vehicles before crossing the median and flipping onto its side.
• The chaotic scene involved numerous damaged vehicles, creating significant wreckage in the area.

Investigation updates

Halton Regional Police have stated that the Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation into the multi-vehicle crash. At this time, no charges have been laid in relation to the incident. Authorities are working to determine the sequence of events that led to the fatal crash.

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Police are urging any witnesses who have not yet provided statements or those with dashcam footage of the collision to contact investigators. Anyone with information is asked to reach out to Halton Regional Police for further assistance in the ongoing investigation.

Legal resources

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