Female Dies Following Multi-Vehicle Collision in Oshawa

A female has died after being involved in a collision involving nine vehicles in Oshawa.

On Saturday, August 10, 2024, at approximately 12:15 p.m., members from Central East Division were called to a multi-vehicle collision on Ritson Road South near Bloor Street.

Information was received that a black Mercedes sedan being operated by a 40-year-old male from Toronto, was travelling southbound on Ritson Road South at a high rate of speed. As the Mercedes entered the curb lane it struck a white Nissan being operated by a 41-year-old female from Oshawa. The force of the initial impact caused the driver of the Nissan to lose control, striking a Chevy Orlando, which then caught on fire. The white Nissan then struck a Honda and Dodge Caravan, which also caught fire. Multiple other vehicles were also struck by the Honda and Chevrolet Orlando.

The Mercedes continued southbound after the initial collision, crossing the northbound lanes and careening onto the property on the northeast corner. As it crossed the property it struck the rear corner of a chip-truck causing the awning to collapse on a male party that was awaiting food. The Mercedes then crashed into a light pole.

The 41-year-old female in the Nissan was pronounced deceased at the scene and nine other parties were taken to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Members of the DRPS - Collision Investigation Unit, attended the scene and investigated the circumstances of the incident. The area of the roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected. This collision is still under investigation.

Police are looking to make contact with the operator of a Black Chrysler 300 that was struck in the rear left corner while in the westbound turning lane at Bloor in order to record their involvement in the incident.

Charges have not been laid at this time; however, the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call D/Cst. Kollaard at 905-579-1520 ext. 5267 of the Collision Investigation Unit.

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.

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