Durham Police yesterday said a 69-year old female resident of Oshawa has died as a result of a multi-vehicle collision that occurred in Ajax on Friday afternoon.
On October 7 at approximately 2:26 pm, members of West Division were called to a serious motor-vehicle collision involving three vehicles at the intersection of Taunton Road West and Harwood Avenue North. A 2014 red Mazda 5 was travelling east on Taunton Road when it struck three stopped vehicles at the intersection in the eastbound lanes, said a police statement.
Emergency services attended the scene within minutes, however the female passenger in the Mazda 5 succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. The driver of the Mazda 5 was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre with non-life threatening injuries. The occupants in the other involved vehicles were uninjured.
Members of the DRPS – Collision Investigation Unit, attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The area of the roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected
Anyone with information about this incident or witnessed this collision is asked to call D/Cst. Bill Scott of the Traffic Services Branch at 905-579-1520 (toll free 1-888-579-1520) ext. 5217.
Not the start to the weekend we wanted, so once more I plead to you to drive safely and get home to your loved ones. This is another reminder to truly appreciate your friends and family – be thankful, drive safe, and take care,” said DRPS Traffic Services.