A medical episode that led to a collision has claimed the lifetime of a 79-year-old man, in keeping with Durham Regional Police.
Police say that the collision occurred on Friday at round 12:40 p.m. within the Rossland Street and Backyard Road space in Whitby. There have been three autos concerned, nevertheless the extent of the opposite drivers and/or passenger’s accidents is just not but clear.
In a information launch, police say that the 79-year-old driver concerned was supplied emergency medical therapy on scene earlier than being transported to hospital the place he succumbed to his accidents.
Investigators consider that he could have suffered a medical episode whereas driving that led to the crash.
The roadway was closed for a number of hours following the investigation, nevertheless it has since reopened.
Anybody with info, together with sprint digital camera footage, is requested to contact the Visitors Providers Department at 905-579-1520 ext. 5256, or Durham Regional Crime Stoppers anonymously.
