Tragedy on Hwy. 401: Mother Killed and Daughter Hospitalized in Fatal Crash, OPP Reports
Tragedy on Highway 401 as woman dies in multi-vehicle crash near James Snow Parkway; child hospitalized with minor injuries
Tragedy struck on Highway 401 in Halton on Saturday when a collision claimed the life of a 40-year-old Cambridge woman. Provincial police reported that the incident occurred in the eastbound lanes near James Snow Parkway, just as traffic was moving steadily through the area. The woman was driving with her six-year-old daughter when, according to investigators, her vehicle collided with the guard rail. Moments later, a pickup truck carrying four people crashed into her vehicle.
The severity of the impact proved fatal for the woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency services responded quickly and transported the child to a local hospital, where she was treated for minor injuries and is expected to recover. Authorities confirmed that all occupants of the pickup truck escaped unhurt and did not require medical attention.
As a result of the crash, police closed the eastbound express lanes of Highway 401 to conduct a thorough investigation. Traffic delays ensued as officers gathered evidence and worked to determine the sequence of events leading to the tragic accident. Motorists were urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes while collision investigators remained at the scene for several hours.
Police emphasized the importance of road safety and patience during the ongoing investigation. They have not yet released the names of those involved, pending notification of next of kin. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is encouraged to come forward and assist in the inquiry.
