Durham police yesterday said one male remains in life-threatening condition after a collision in Clarington.
On Sunday May 17 at about 12:07 pm officers from East Division responded to a head-on motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles at Trulls Road, north of Prince Rupert Drive.
A black GMC pick-up truck was driving southbound and a grey Chevrolet SUV was driving northbound on Trulls Road prior to colliding head-on.
The 63-year-old male driver of the pick-up truck was transported to a local hospital where he remains in life-threatening condition, police said.
The 48-year-old male driver of the Chevrolet SUV and two passengers were transported to a local hospital where they have since been medically cleared, it added.
Members of the DRPS – Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected. At this time, it appears the collision could potentially be the result of a medical episode, however the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Constable Tymcio #3989 of the Traffic Services Branch at 905-579-1520 (toll free 1-888-579-1520) ext. 5256.
Oshawa Road Closures: Yesterday Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) also reported a road closure in Oshawa.
The intersection of Park Road North and King Street West in Oshawa was closed due to a collision investigation. It was later reopened.
On Sunday, May 17, there was a partial road closure in Oshawa because of a motor vehicle accident.
Northbound traffic on Simcoe Street North from Taunton Road was closed and southbound Simcoe was restricted to one lane, for a time.