UPDATE #1 Youth Charged After Collision Investigation in Clarington
A 17-year-old male is facing charges following a collision investigation that saw several youths suffer injuries in Clarington.
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at approximately 11:05 a.m., members of Central East Division responded to a collision on Longworth Avenue near Jackman Road in Clarington. A Volkswagen hatchback was travelling westbound when it collided with a Ford SUV travelling eastbound.
As a result of the collision, six youth suffered injuries. Four were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries, and two were transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre with serious injuries.
Following an investigation by the DRPS Collision Investigation Unit, the driver of the Volkswagen has been arrested and charged.
A 17-year-old male from Clarington is charged with: Impaired Operation of a Conveyance Cause Bodily Harm – Exceed x3.
He was released on an Undertaking.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Vander Duim of the Collision Investigation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5226.
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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