UPDATE #1 Youth Charged Following Collision Investigation in Whitby

A 16-year-old male is facing charges following a collision investigation in Whitby.

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of North Division responded to a single vehicle collision on Duffs Road south of Townline Road West. An Audi sedan was travelling northbound on Duffs Road when it lost control, went off the roadway, and caught fire. Officers arrived on scene and located two occupants suffering from injuries. 

A 16-year-old male suffered serious life-threatening injuries and was airlifted by Air ORNG to a Toronto-area trauma centre. His condition has since been upgraded to stable.

A 17-year-old male was transported to a local-area hospital with minor injuries. 

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

Following the investigation, members of the Collision Investigation Unit arrested the driver of the Audi and laid charges.

A 16-year-old male from Whitby is charged with: Dangerous Operation, and Stunt Driving.

He was released on an Undertaking.

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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