Two People Die in Collision at Uxbridge Intersection

An 82-year-old woman and a 77-year-old man died after a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Sanford Road and Uxbridge Concession Road 6 in Uxbridge on Thursday, July 10, according to Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). Police reported that officers from the North Division responded to the incident at approximately 2:30 p.m.

The collision resulted in a closure of the roadway for several hours while the DRPS Traffic Services Branch – Collision Investigation Unit conducted an investigation and collected evidence. The timing and location of the closure were provided by DRPS in their official statement.

According to DRPS, a dump truck was traveling eastbound on Sanford Road when it collided with a sedan that was traveling northbound on Uxbridge Concession Road 6. The 82-year-old woman, who was driving the sedan, was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts by first responders. The 77-year-old male passenger in the sedan was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Police stated that the driver of the dump truck remained at the scene and was treated for minor injuries.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked by DRPS to contact Detective Constable Rayne of the Collision Investigation Unit at 905-579-1520 ext. 5256. Anonymous tips can be provided to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca, and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward, according to Crime Stoppers.