An Uxbridge collision at Sandford Road and Uxbridge Concession Road 3 has left a 45-year-old passenger dead and sent two drivers to hospital, Durham Regional Police said in an October 17 release.
North Division officers responded to the two-vehicle crash at approximately 4:43 p.m. on Friday, October 16. The passenger died at the scene.
Two vehicles involved at rural intersection
Police said a silver 2001 Acura sedan was travelling south on Uxbridge Concession Road 3 toward the stop sign at Sandford Road. As it entered the intersection, it collided with a 2024 Ford F-150 travelling east on Sandford Road.
The Acura’s 53-year-old male driver was taken to a Toronto-area trauma centre with serious injuries. The Ford’s 46-year-old male driver was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The person who died was a passenger in the Acura. Police did not identify him in the release.
Collision investigation continues
Members of the service’s Collision Investigation Unit attended to examine the scene. The road was closed for several hours while investigators collected evidence.
The Uxbridge collision investigation remained ongoing when police issued their announcement. The release did not announce charges or a determination of fault. It also did not describe the cause of the crash.
Durham Radio News separately reported the fatal collision on October 17. The police release provides the more precise response time of 4:43 p.m.
Police ask witnesses to come forward
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Lee of the Collision Investigation Unit at 905-579-1520, extension 5231. The toll-free number is 1-888-579-1520.
Anonymous information can be provided to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through its website.
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