Tragic Hwy. 401 crash in Lakeshore amid traffic slowdown from earlier accident

Incident details

A fatal multi-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 401 in Lakeshore, Ontario, on Friday morning. The incident took place around 10:22 a.m. in the westbound lanes between Gracey Side Road and Comber Side Road. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene.

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The collision involved two separate accidents. The second incident, caused by a traffic slowdown during the investigation of the first, involved two tractor-trailers and a pickup truck.

Victim information

Tragically, the driver of one of the tractor-trailers was pronounced dead at the scene.

• The driver of the pickup truck sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
• The second tractor-trailer driver was not injured and remained on the scene.

Investigation

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating both collisions.

• The initial collision, which resulted in minor injuries, remains under investigation, with further details expected to be released at a later time.
• The westbound lanes of Highway 401 remain closed at exit 56 (County Road 42) as the investigation continues.

Legal resources

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