Scugog Head-On Collision Leaves 3 People Seriously Injured
Two drivers and a passenger were seriously injured in a head-on collision near Lake Ridge Road and Regional Highway 47, Durham police said.
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Three people suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision in Scugog on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, Durham Regional Police said. The crash happened at about 1:30 p.m. near Lake Ridge Road and Regional Highway 47.
Officers from North Division responded to the collision involving two vehicles. Police said a blue Tesla was travelling south on Lake Ridge Road, while a grey Chrysler was heading north on the same road.
The vehicles collided head-on, injuring their occupants and causing extensive damage to both vehicles, according to police.
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The Tesla’s 26-year-old driver was taken to a local-area hospital with serious injuries. The Chrysler’s 85-year-old driver and 79-year-old passenger were also taken to a local-area hospital with serious injuries.
Members of the Durham Regional Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene to investigate. Roads in the area were closed for several hours while evidence was collected, police said.
Police seek footage and information
Anyone with cellphone, dashcam or surveillance footage, or other information about the collision, is asked to contact D/Cst. Dalgetty of the Collision Investigation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5217.
To share information anonymously, police asked people to contact DRPS Intelligence Services at 905-579-1520 ext. 5802, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Voicemail is available after hours. Information can also be emailed to [email protected].
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Official source: Durham Regional Police Service
