“Slow Down and Move Over”: OPP Cruisers Rear-Ended on Hwy. 403 Near Woodstock

What Happened?

As Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to hundreds of collisions across the province following a blast of winter weather, 2 officers ended up in a crash on Highway 403 near Woodstock on Dec. 10, 2025.

According to officials, the cruisers belonging to the officers were rear-ended. The individuals were investigating an earlier collision in the westbound lanes of the highway near the exit to Highway 53.

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“The roadways are snow and ice covered. You need to slow down, and when you see flashing lights, by law, you need to slow down and move over,” OPP Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said in a video on X (formerly Twitter).

“If you can’t move over safely, you have to reduce your speed…This is just common sense.”

Both officers were transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Two #OPP officers have been sent to hospital with minor injures after their cruisers were struck from behind while investigating a crash in the westbound lanes of #Hwy403 at the exit of Highway 53. 1 lane is OPEN! Please slow down! #OxfordOPP #WROPP ^es pic.twitter.com/AkTHztXwMx

— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) December 10, 2025

Investigation Updates

The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

🔔 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 incident like this on Highway 403, 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 Ontario

If you’re injured in a car accident in Ontario — 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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