Auto Accident News Blog

Windsor Ranked Among Ontario’s Most Dangerous Cities for Drivers in 2024

Recent data reveals concerning news for Windsor motorists and pedestrians alike. Our city has earned the dubious distinction of being named Ontario’s ninth most dangerous city for driving, according to a comprehensive study by insurance technology leader MyChoice. Alarming Statistics for Windsor Drivers These findings paint a troubling picture of road safety in our community.... Read More

Woman Fatally Injured When a Minivan Struck a South Windsor Home

A devastating crash occurred in South Windsor on Sunday, 8 December when a vehicle struck the front of a residential property on Riviera Drive. A minivan smashed through the front of the house and exited through the rear, fatally injuring a 73-year-old woman inside. The incident happened shortly before 3 pm, prompting an immediate response... Read More

Pedestrians Fatally Injured in Walker Road Crash Highlights Need for Vision Zero Action Plan

Two pedestrians lost their lives recently in a devastating crash along Walker Road. The pedestrian vs MVA crash claimed the lives of a 68-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man when a red SUV overturned in the Walkerville neighbourhood. For many in the community, this incident intensifies the need for Windsor to act on its Vision... Read More

Update: Walker Road Crash on Monday Has Claimed Two Lives

Earlier this week, we learned of a serious crash that caused heavy damage to a minivan (initially reported as an SUV) and injuries to those involved. Today, we learned more about the victims and the severity of the injuries sustained in that collision. Two Pedestrians Died, Driver Severely Injured Two pedestrians died as the result... Read More

“Very Serious” Car Crash on Walker Road “With Injuries”

Windsor police closed down a part of Walker Road yesterday afternoon following a car crash. The incident happened at approximately 2:47 p.m. on Monday. A Windsor police spokesperson described the incident as “a serious crash with injuries.” A news article reported there was a red SUV and multiple police cars at the scene. The SUV... Read More

Chatham Kent Man Charged in Pedestrian Crash That Claims Two

A driver from Raleigh Township will be charged for the death of two women killed last May in an MVA vs pedestrian car accident. Chatham Kent police laid charges against the 24-year-old man for two separate accounts of careless driving leading to death. Fatal Car Crash Claims Two on Charing Cross Road The incident happened... Read More

Single-Vehicle Crash in Chatham-Kent Leaves Blenheim Man Fighting for Life

A 57-year-old Blenheim resident suffered life-threatening injuries following a dramatic lorry accident on Charing Cross Road in Chatham-Kent. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. when a vehicle veered off the road, crashing into a residential culvert underneath a home between 9th and 10th Line. According to a recent article, emergency services responded... Read More

Lambton County Crash Claims One over Thanksgiving Weekend

A three-vehicle crash in Lambton County over Thanksgiving weekend has claimed the life of a 19-year-old driver from St. Clair Township. Three other individuals involved in the crash were taken to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries. Multi-Vehicle Crash on Courtright Line and Mandaumin Road The multi-vehicle collision occurred Sunday afternoon at 2:15 p.m. at Courtright... Read More

37-Year-Old Man Dies After Fatal Crash in Chatham-Kent

A 37-year-old man from Merlin was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Talbot Trail, between Goulet Road and Kendall Road. The crash in Chatham-Kent happened on Sunday around 10:35 a.m., as reported by CTV News Windsor. Police arrived to find both vehicles heavily damaged. The driver of one vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.... Read More

16-Year-Old Boy Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Essex, Ontario

A 16-year-old boy has died after being hit by a vehicle while walking in Essex, Ontario. A news article reported the incident took place at approximately 7 a.m. on Sunday on County Road 18, near Britton Road. Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the scene, where the teenager was pronounced deceased. According to... Read More