An 80-year-old woman is fighting for her life after a serious multi-vehicle collision in Amherstburg on Sunday morning. The crash, which involved three vehicles, occurred at a key intersection serving a local subdivision.
Details of the Amherstburg Collision
The incident took place around 11:30 a.m. on January 5, 2025, at the intersection of Front Road North and Kingsbridge Drive. This location is a primary entry and exit point for the Kingsbridge subdivision. According to the Windsor Police Service's Amherstburg detachment, their investigation has revealed that the chain of events began when one vehicle attempted to make a left turn.
Police stated that this turning vehicle entered the path of an oncoming vehicle that had the right-of-way. The force of the initial impact then propelled the turning vehicle into a third car that was stopped at a red light, resulting in a three-vehicle pile-up.
Emergency Response and Road Closure
The elderly woman, who was a passenger in the vehicle that initiated the turn, sustained what authorities have described as "life-threatening injuries." Emergency services transported her to a local hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
Following the crash, Front Road North was closed for several hours to allow officers from the traffic reconstruction unit to thoroughly process the complex scene. This closure significantly impacted traffic in the area during the investigation.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
The Windsor Police Service is actively seeking more information to complete their investigation. They are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision, has dashcam or other video footage, or possesses any relevant information to come forward.
Individuals can contact the Windsor Police Service Traffic Enforcement Unit directly at 519-945-9645, extension 7032. For those wishing to provide information anonymously, tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online through their website, catchcrooks.com.
This serious incident serves as a stark reminder for all drivers to exercise extreme caution, especially at intersections, and to always respect the right-of-way to prevent tragic outcomes.
