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A 39-year-old man is facing life-threatening injuries following a serious crash in Whitby on Saturday evening, which also left five others hurt, according to Durham police.
Authorities say that alcohol is “believed to be a factor” in the accident that occurred near Taunton Road West and Cochrane Street just after 11 p. m.
A white Jeep Wrangler was traveling eastbound on Taunton Road West when it collided with a Black Honda SUV turning southbound onto Cochrane Street, as stated in the news release.
Five individuals in the Jeep sustained injuries from the crash, including a 39-year-old passenger who was taken to a trauma center in Toronto where he remains with serious, life-threatening injuries.
The other four occupants were transported to a local hospital for minor injuries, police report.
The driver of the Honda also went to the hospital with minor injuries.
Investigations into the collision are ongoing. The road was closed for several hours while evidence was gathered but has since been reopened.
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