Critical Crash on Highway 410 in Brampton Leaves Driver in Life-Threatening Condition
A serious early morning collision on Highway 410 in Brampton has resulted in life-threatening injuries for one driver and prompted a search for another driver who fled the scene on foot.
Details of the Incident
According to Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Kerry Schmidt, the incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in the northbound lanes approaching Clark Boulevard in Brampton.
The collision initially involved two vehicles: a blue car and a silver car. After the impact, the three occupants of the blue vehicle, which came to rest in the second lane from the left, began to exit their car.
Tragically, just a few minutes later, a third northbound vehicle approached and struck the driver of the blue car who was standing outside his vehicle. This secondary impact resulted in life-threatening injuries, and the driver is currently in critical condition in hospital.
Aftermath and Investigation
The two other occupants of the blue vehicle were transported to hospital with what police describe as relatively minor injuries.
Meanwhile, the driver of the silver car involved in the initial collision fled the scene on foot. Sgt. Schmidt confirmed that police efforts to locate this individual are ongoing.
As a result of the crash and subsequent investigation, the northbound lanes of Highway 410 are closed between Steeles Avenue and Queen Street. Ontario Provincial Police indicate these closures will likely remain in effect until approximately 10 a.m. while investigators process the scene and cleanup operations continue.
Appeal for Information
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident, including potential dashcam footage, to contact the Mississauga detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.
The OPP Highway Safety Division shared details of the collision on social media, noting that the critical injuries occurred when the driver was struck while standing outside his vehicle following the initial two-vehicle collision.
