Multiple Youth Injured in Clarington Collision

On Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at approximately 11:06 a.m., officers from Central East Division responded to a motor vehicle collision involving multiple youth on Longworth Avenue near Jackman Road in Clarington. 

A Volkswagen Golf was travelling westbound when it made contact with a grey Ford Explorer travelling eastbound.

As a result of the collision, six youth required medical attention. Four youth were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Two youth were transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre where one is listed in stable condition, and the other remains in life-threatening condition.

A female driver involved was also transported to a local hospital and treated for minor physical injuries.

Members of the DRPS - Collision Investigation Unit, attended the scene to conduct an investigation. This collision is still under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Constable Emily Vander Duim of the Traffic Services Branch at 905-579-1520 (toll free 1-888-579-1520) ext. 5226. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

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