Highway 69 reopened following motorcycle crash in Estaire
Grim numbers were released by OPP Tuesday, showing that 2023 saw the most traffic-related deaths in a single year since the early 2000's.
Over 400 deaths on roadways in 2023
Ontario Provincial Police confirmed a third crash on a northern Ontario highway on Sunday.
Around 5:15 p.m., police said a motor vehicle collision on Highway 69 at Highway 64 in Estaire, south of Sudbury, closed the northbound lanes.
The road reopened just after 7:30 p.m.
OPP Const. Rob Lewis told CTVNewsNorthernOntario.ca the crash involved a motorcycle and the driver sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
No word on what caused the crash, if other vehicles were involved or if there are any charges pending.
Two other crashes on Sunday closed parts of Highway 11 and 17.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CTV News
25 minutes ago
- CTV News
One dead after vehicle collides with house
Damage seen on the exterior of a house on Palmetto Street in Windsor, Ont. on June 5, 2025. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor) One man is dead after Windsor police said a vehicle collided with a house in east Windsor. Just before 8 a.m. on Thursday, the Windsor Police Service was called to a collision in the 11000 block of Palmetto Street. Officers said the vehicle veered off the road, hitting a home. The 41-year-old driver was taken to hospital and pronounced dead. No other injuries occurred. Damage was seen on the outside of the home. Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to contact the WPS at 519-945-9645 extension 7032. Anonymous tips can also be sent to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or online.
CTV News
25 minutes ago
- CTV News
Toronto police issue public safety alert after sexual assault in High Park
Video Toronto Police warn the public following a report of sexual assault in High Park and urge anyone with information to come forward.
CTV News
26 minutes ago
- CTV News
Police chase down adventurous pup in Amherstburg
Windsor police say officers were able to catch a dog on the loose in Amherstburg, Ont. (Source: WPS) Windsor police say officers were able to catch a dog on the loose in Amherstburg. Earlier this week, officers came across an adventurous pup named Marshall, who was wandering through the town. After a bit of a chase, officers managed to safely secure him in the back of a cruiser. Police say he was placed in the care of the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society and has since been reunited with his family.
