Auto Accident News Blog

Police Laid Impaired Driving Charges After East Windsor Crash

Police arrested and charged a 40-year-old man with impaired driving after a Tuesday crash involving two vehicles. The accident happened at approximately 1:30 a.m. in east Windsor at the intersection of Lauzon Line and Lauzon Road. First responders had to extricate the driver of a pickup truck that overturned, as this person was stuck in... Read More

Two Drivers, One Passenger Injured in Tuesday Evening Crash Near Chatham

Three individuals were transported to a local hospital after suffering injuries in a Tuesday evening collision. The accident was on Electric Line and Highway 40 and involved two vehicles. The drivers of both vehicles were hurt, along with one of the passengers. However, the injuries were non-life-threatening. One driver was charged for failure to yield... Read More

Two Injured in Personal Watercraft Explosion on Lake Erie on Sunday

Roads were not the only dangerous place over the weekend, as two people suffered injuries in a personal watercraft explosion. This happened Sunday afternoon on Catfish Creek channel. The watercraft lit up after floating away from the dock and the occupants were thrown off. The victims are a 48-year-old from Cambridge and a 32-year-old from... Read More

Three People Fatally Injured in Crashes Over the Weekend

There were multiple deadly crashes in the London area over the weekend. The first crash happened Friday night around 7 p.m. This was a single-vehicle accident in Elgin County close to Centennial Road. The 23-year-old victim was fatally injured after his vehicle crashed into a tree. The second accident happened on Saturday afternoon. It was... Read More

Can I File a Lawsuit Over My Child’s Bicycle Crash in Windsor?

Injury claims are stressful enough. The confusion and anxiety are even worse when the victim is your child. Below, Greg Monforton and Partners discuss bicycle crashes where the victim is a child, including the common causes of these incidents, injuries and steps parents can take to seek compensation. We also discuss what to do if... Read More

One Taken to Hospital Following Four-Vehicle Crash on Walker Road on Tuesday

Four vehicles were involved in a crash Tuesday afternoon on Walker Road. The collision involved a dump truck, SUV and a couple minivans and happened at approximately 1:25 p.m. One person involved in the accident was moved to the Ouellette Campus of Windsor Regional Hospital, but this person’s condition is not currently known. Four other... Read More

Why Following Too Closely is Dangerous and Illegal in Windsor

Following vehicles too closely is a dangerous and illegal habit in Windsor, Ontario. Your vehicle needs a certain amount of time to stop. Other drivers around you also need time to react if you suddenly have to slam on the brakes. More importantly, failing to maintain a safe following distance can lead to a devastating... Read More

Lakeshore Crash Involving Minivan and Bicyclist Sends 8-Year-Old to Hospital

There was a dangerous collision between a minivan and bicyclist in Lakeshore Thursday morning. The victim, an 8-year-old, suffered critical injuries and required hospitalization. The accident happened at about 9 a.m. yesterday on Rosewood Drive. Emergency medical services in Essex-Windsor responded to the collision and took the boy to a Windsor hospital for medical care.... Read More

Motorcycle Rider Critically Injured in Collision at Commissioners Road East and Wellington Road Intersection

There was a two-vehicle collision at the Commissioners Road East and Wellington Road intersection Tuesday morning. The crash involved a motorcycle, and the rider was critically injured. The motorcyclist was transported to hospital for treatment while the driver stayed at the scene. Police closed the intersection to conduct their investigation. The London Health Sciences Centre... Read More

Major Collision at Queens Line and Merlin Road Sends Six People to Hospital

Six people were taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision at the Queens Line and Merlin Road intersection. Chatham-Kent police said the Tilbury East Township incident occurred Monday night after 8 p.m. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene where investigators determined that one vehicle was traveling eastbound on Queens Line while the other was... Read More