Northumberland OPP are investigating a serious collision on Highway 401 and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
On May 30, 2026 at approximately 11 a.m., police, Emergency Medical Services and the fire department were dispatched to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 401 east near the service centre in the Municipality of Port Hope.
It is believed that one of the involved vehicles was parked on the shoulder when its driver exited the vehicle. During the incident, the parked vehicle was struck by another vehicle, and the motorist who had exited was also struck.
The individual was transported to a local hospital and then airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre by Ornge air ambulance with life-threatening injuries. There were no other serious injuries to those involved.
Highway 401 east was closed at Newtownville for the investigation, with assistance from the OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement team. All lanes reopened at around 3:30 p.m. on May 31, 2026.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
