Tragic Collision Near Square One in Mississauga Kills One Man, Sends Three to Hospital
Tragic Mississauga collision claims one life and injures three, prompting ongoing investigation and road closures.
Authorities are investigating a tragic collision in Mississauga that claimed the life of one man and left three others hospitalized on Saturday morning. The incident occurred near the intersection of Burnhamthorpe Road West and Kariya Drive, prompting an immediate emergency response shortly before 10:30 a.m.
According to Peel Regional Paramedic Services, two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle under circumstances still under investigation. A man in his 40s succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while a woman in her 20s sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital for urgent medical care.
The driver of the vehicle involved in the accident, along with a passenger, also suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Both individuals were treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
As a result of the collision, roads in the vicinity remain closed while investigators work meticulously to determine the sequence of events leading up to the crash. Authorities are urging motorists and members of the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
No additional information has been released at this time, and police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing as officials seek to understand the factors contributing to the fatal collision.
