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88-year old Ajax motorist dies after medical episode

An 88-year-old male driver from Ajax has died after a collision in North Durham on Sunday, according to Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS).

On November 29 at about 5:40 pm, officers from West Division responded to Sideline 4 near Pickering Concession Road 5 for a single-motor vehicle collision involving a lone 88-year-old driver. The victim was operating a black Buick on Sideline 4 when the vehicle went into a ditch after the male suffered a suspected medical episode. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The collision was minor in nature, and didn’t appear to contribute to the male’s condition, said a DRPS statement.

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.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact the Collision Investigation Unit D/Cst. Ryce at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5267.

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