Crash on Highway 401 Leaves One Dead

Following a three-vehicle collision on Highway 401 in Scarborough, one person has died.

According to the Ontario Provincial Police, the incident happened close to Port Union Road at 9:30 a.m.

Investigators claim that after entering a snow-covered highway lane, the driver lost control and the car rolled over.

The vehicle rolled and was hit by two other cars before coming to a stop in the middle of a three-lane highway, according to an OPP news release on Saturday.

According to police, the vehicle’s 47-year-old driver was pronounced deceased at the site. He was the only person riding in the car.

There were no other recorded injuries.

In an effort to avoid the collision, a fourth car crashed into a nearby barrier, according to authorities.

At Meadowvale Road, due to the investigation, all eastbound traffic in the express lanes was diverted onto the collector lanes. By 2:30 pm, it’s anticipated that roads will reopen.