York Regional Police is investigating after a dump truck struck four vehicles travelling in the opposite direction outside Newmarket that left three drivers injured, with one suffering "life-altering injuries."
Officers responded to the collision Nov. 25 around 2:50 p.m. in the area of Davis Drive and Warden Avenue in East Gwillimbury. Police said the dump truck struck the four vehicles, with the driver uninjured and remaining at the scene.
Of the four drivers struck by the dump truck, three were injured. One was transported to a trauma centre with life-altering injuries. Two others were transported to local hospital, one with minor injuries and one with serious injuries.
Police said the investigation is ongoing.
Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police to come forward and for anyone who may have dashcam footage of the area to come forward.
You can provide information to the Major Collision Investigation Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704. Anyone wanting to provide information anonymously can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or provide a tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
Video can be uploaded through this link: https://yrp.ca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/24-374105.
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the collision occurred in Newmarket, when in fact it occurred just east of Newmarket in East Gwillimbury. NewmarketToday apologizes for the error.
