1 Dead, 1 Critical After Single-Vehicle Hwy. 400 Crash Near Port Severn

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision on Highway 400 near Port Severn on Nov. 5, 2025.

What Happened?

• The incident took place in the northbound lanes of the highway between White Falls Road and Crooked Bay Road after 11:30am ET on Nov. 5.
• According to OPP, the vehicle veered off the road and struck a rock cut.
• One of the 3 women in the vehicle, a 68-year-old, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another was airlifted to a trauma centre in critical condition.
• It’s unclear if the deceased or the injured woman were the driver of the vehicle.

Investigation Updates

The cause of the fatal 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 highway incident like this in Ontario, 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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