A 40-year-old woman from Mississauga has died following a series of collisions on Highway 401 in Etobicoke. The incident, which occurred late Friday night, resulted in the closure of major travel lanes for several hours.
Details of the Collision
The Ontario Provincial Police report that the crash took place on Highway 401 eastbound, east of Eglinton Avenue West, shortly after 11:45 p.m. Friday.
The event began as an initial collision between an SUV and a passenger vehicle. Following this first impact, the driver of the SUV exited her vehicle.
Police stated that the woman was subsequently struck by another passenger vehicle in a secondary incident. Peel paramedics transported her to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Investigation and Road Impact
The severity of the scene forced officials to close the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 at Eglinton Avenue West. These closures remained in effect for several hours to allow officers to conduct a full investigation.
At this time, it remains unclear if any other people were injured during the collisions. The OPP is now appealing to the public for any additional information or video footage of the incident.
Potential Next Steps
The investigation may now focus on the analysis of any witness video provided to the OPP. This evidence could be instrumental in reconstructing the timeline between the initial and secondary collisions.
Further updates regarding other potential injuries may be released as police complete their review of the scene and involved parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly did the collision occur?
The crash happened on Highway 401 eastbound, east of Eglinton Avenue West in Etobicoke.
How did the fatal injury occur?
After an initial collision between an SUV and a passenger vehicle, the driver of the SUV exited her vehicle and was struck by another passenger vehicle.
Were there any traffic disruptions?
Yes, the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 at Eglinton Avenue West were closed for several hours to facilitate the police investigation.
