Serious Injuries After Collision in Whitby

Two suffer serious injuries following head-on collision in Whitby.

On Friday, July 17, 2026, at approximately 2:15 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of Lake Ridge Road and Highway 407. A Hyundai SUV was travelling southbound on Lake Ridge Road near Highway 407 while a Mitsubishi SUV was exiting the Highway 407 off-ramp. The Mitsubishi SUV appeared to enter the intersection, causing the Hyundai SUV to veer out of its lane, resulting in a head-on collision with a Dodge minivan travelling northbound on Lake Ridge Road. 

The 24-year-old driver of the Hyundai SUV suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre. 

A 77-year-old passenger in the Dodge minivan suffered critical but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre. 

The 69-year-old driver of the Dodge minivan suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local area hospital. 

Members of the DRPS Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The roads in the area were closed for several hours

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Lan of the Collision Investigation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5216.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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