Fatal Collision in Pickering

A 97-year-old male from Ajax has died in hospital following a collision in Pickering.

On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at approximately 12:42 p.m., members from West Division responded to a collision on Taunton Road near William Jackson Drive.  Two-vehicles collided in the eastbound lanes of Taunton Road.  A grey Honda CRV was eastbound on Taunton Road when it attempted to complete a U-turn to turn and go westbound on Taunton Road.  While trying to turn, the vehicle collided with an eastbound silver Mercedes approaching from behind.  The driver and three passengers of the Honda were treated for injuries and transported to hospital.  The driver of the Mercedes was not injured.  

A portion of the roadway was closed for several hours while police completed their investigation and collected evidence. 

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, a 97-year-old male, who was a passenger in the Honda, succumbed to his injuries while in the hospital. 

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance video or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Rayne of the Collision Investigation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5256.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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