Auto Accident News Blog

Potholed Roads Becoming A Problem As Windsor Thaws Out

With the greater Ontario region slowly starting to pull its way out of the grips of winter, many drivers in Windsor and it’s surrounding areas are noticing an increase in the number of large potholes on our roads, leading to a multitude of auto accidents and damage to vehicles. While road crews are out on... Read More

Canadian Automobile Association Launches New Safety Tool for Senior Drivers

Research has shown that 47 per cent of Canadians are concerned about the safety of an aging family member when they are behind the wheel, which is why the Canadian Automobile Association has created a tool intended to help senior citizens drive safely. If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile... Read More

Transport Canada Makes Railway Safety Move with New Grade Crossing Regulation Proposal

Transport Canada has proposed new regulations for railway grade crossings under the authority of the Railway Safety Act. The new regulations would create new safety standards for grade crossings that are federally regulated. The new standards would clarify road authorities’ and railway companies’ roles and responsibilities when it comes to safety, as well as mandating how... Read More

General Motors Set To Recall More Than 700,000 Vehicles Over Ignition Concerns

General Motors (GM) has announced that it is recalling more than 700,000 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles in the North America due to a faulty ignition that may cause essential safety and engine components to be unintentionally turned off. GM has associated the weight of the key ring as being a contributing factor in... Read More

At Least Five Injured After Eight Vehicle Pile Up On EC Row

Windsor Police has just released details of two accidents involving eight vehicles that occurred on E.C. Row and resulted in the closure of the westbound ramps at Dougall Avenue. More than five people have been reported injured and taken to a nearby hospital after the two separate crashes took place at approximately 9 a.m this... Read More

Local Windsor Authorities Search For Blonde Haired Driver That Hit A Pedestrian

A bleach blonde haired woman driving a silver Honda Civic with an Ontario licence plate is wanted by Windsor Police in regards to a connection with an accident that involved hitting a pedestrian at Eugene and Howard streets at approximately 6 pm on January 13th, 2014. The accident victim has reported that while the driver... Read More

Driver Seriously Injured After Sunday Morning Collision

A Windsor driver is in ICU suffering from a serious head injury after being involved in a single vehicle accident in Windsor on Sunday morning at approximately 2:30 a.m on Sunday morning. In a report issued by Windsor police, the driver was ejected from her vehicle after hitting a Central Avenue guardrail, while her male... Read More

Alleged Drunk Driver Causes Head-On Crash On Ouellette Avenue

An alleged drunk driver was arrested in a hospital bed after she slammed head-on into another car while driving the wrong direction on the Ouellette Avenue overpass. Windsor police said the Maidstone woman caused the crash which put herself and the victim in hospital with serious injuries after driving south for about half a kilometre... Read More

Windsor Traffic Reduced To A Crawl After Three Vehicle Collision

Sources have revealed that a serious, three vehicle collision just near the Totten Street & Campbell Avenue intersection in Windsor has resulted in lane closures and a request from Police for motorists to avoid the area to help prevent further traffic congestion. First responders on the scene had to help one motorist from a vehicle... Read More

Four-Vehicle Crash Stops Traffic in Downtown Windsor

A Tuesday afternoon four-vehicle crash left several vehicles mangled and traffic snarled up in downtown Windsor. The accidents on University Avenue just west of McDougall was significant however injuries were minor. A large truck, passenger vehicle, and minivan were involved in the collision. Scenes showed three vehicles assembled beside each other while the fourth vehicle... Read More