Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 401 near Grafton.
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, shortly after 10:00 p.m., officers were notified of a collision involving three passenger vehicles on Highway 401 westbound, east of the Lyle Street overpass. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the local Fire Department also responded to the scene.
One passenger was transported to a Toronto-area hospital by Air ORNGE with life-threatening injuries.
As a result of the collision, Highway 401 westbound was closed from County Road 25 in Colborne. Members of the OPP Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) team attended to assist with the investigation.
While the highway was closed, a 24-year-old male driver from Brampton entered the closed section and was subsequently stopped by police. The individual was charged with:
- Careless Driving
Northumberland OPP reminds the public to obey road closure signs and follow detours. These measures are in place to protect emergency personnel, individuals involved in collisions, and to preserve the integrity of the investigation.
The highway was reopened shortly after 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information or video footage related to this incident is asked to contact the Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Shuts Down Westbound Lanes of Highway 401 at Grafton
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