Whitby Pedestrian Hospitalized After Collision with Pickup Truck
A 28-year-old male pedestrian from Whitby is in critical condition following a collision with a vehicle on October 11, 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 12:50 p.m. at the intersection of Rossland Road East and Fencerow Drive in Whitby. A Dodge Ram pickup truck, driven by a 65-year-old male from Oshawa, crossed multiple lanes, mounted a curb, and struck the pedestrian who was waiting at a bus stop.
The driver continued east, hitting two bell boxes and crashing through fences before stopping in a residential pool on Ravenview Drive. The pedestrian was transported to a trauma hospital in Toronto with serious injuries.
Durham Region Police Service's Collision Investigation Unit is conducting an investigation. The area was closed for several hours for evidence collection. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Collision Investigation Unit.