A 79-Year-Old Male has Died after Collision in Whitby

A medical episode is believed to be the cause of a collision in Whitby that claimed the life of a 79-year-old male.

On Friday, April 26, 2024, at approximately 12:40 p.m., officers from Central West Division responded to a three-vehicle collision on Rossland Road and Garden Street in Whitby.   One driver, a 79-year-old male was provided emergency medical treatment at the scene and then transported to a local area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators believe the driver may have suffered a medical episode that led to the collision.

DRPS attended the collision scene to conduct an investigation. The area of the roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected.

Anyone with information or dash cam video of this collision is asked to call Detective Constable Rayne of the Traffic Services Branch at 905-579-1520 ext. 5256.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.