An Oshawa collision near Simcoe Street South and First Avenue sent a driver to hospital Tuesday evening, according to CTV News reporting that cites Durham Regional Police.
DRPS issued a public advisory confirming that the intersection was closed for a collision investigation and asking people to avoid the area.
Single vehicle reported to have struck a light pole
CTV reported that police were called around 7:45 p.m. on October 27 after a single vehicle hit a light pole. The broadcaster said the male driver suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
According to the CTV report, police said the driver was charged with impaired operation of a vehicle. A charge is an allegation, not a finding of guilt.
The public DRPS road advisory confirms the collision investigation but does not itself list charges or medical details. Those details are attributed here to CTV’s police reporting.
No reopening time or updated medical condition was given in the material checked for this report. This Oshawa collision report describes Tuesday evening’s incident; residents should check current police and traffic information before travelling rather than assume the intersection remains closed.
