Two drivers and a passenger suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision in Scugog on Thursday afternoon, Durham Regional Police say.
Police say the crash happened at about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in the area of Lake Ridge Road and Regional Highway 47. A blue Tesla travelling southbound on Lake Ridge Road and a grey Chrysler travelling northbound collided head-on, causing extensive damage to both vehicles.
The 26-year-old driver of the Tesla was taken to a local-area hospital with serious injuries. The 85-year-old driver of the Chrysler and a 79-year-old passenger were also taken to a local-area hospital with serious injuries.
Members of the Durham Regional Police Service Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene. Roads in the area were closed for several hours while evidence was collected.
Anyone with cellphone, dashcam or surveillance footage, or information about the collision, is asked to contact D/Cst. Dalgetty of the Collision Investigation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5217. Anonymous tips can be shared with DRPS Intelligence Services at 905-579-1520 ext. 5802 or by email at info@drps.ca.
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- Daily Durham News
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- Nov 14, 2026, 4:58 p.m.
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