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posted by Joe on 7/20/2007 | 0 Comments | Share/Save/Bookmark

Bicycle, motorcycle accident leaves two hurt

Two people have been rushed to hospital after a motorcycle and bicycle collided in north Thornhill this morning.

Charges Likely In Fatal Big Rig Crash

A 39-year-old woman was killed instantly, while seven others were hurt including a driver who's in critical condition. A father managed to grab his child out of a baby stroller before the truck mowed it down, leaving behind a crumpled heap of twisted metal and fabric.




Kitchener senior killed in Richmond Hill hit and run

The driver of the vehicle that struck and killed a 70-year-old man out for a walk in Richmond Hill Tuesday night fled the accident scene, York Regional Police say.

Man charged after truck hits wife

A 74-year-old Burlington man is charged with dangerous driving causing death after a pick-up truck hit his wife.

Truck Rolls On 401 West, Causing Major Traffic Chaos

"The rig overturned, slid 80 metres on its right side. The cab burst into flames," he described. "We were afraid of an explosion (so) actually closed the westbound express and collectors for awhile."




Car strikes boy, 14, on bicycle on Chemong Road

A 14-year-old boy was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre last night with unknown injuries after he was struck by a car while crossing Chemong Road on his bike.




Motorist Hurt In Crash

A driver was rushed to hospital in serious condition after his car crashed into a pole near Islington and Finch at about 4:30am Monday.




Tractor Trailer Rollover Injures One, Shuts Down 401 Ramp At Islington

A tractor trailer rollover Sunday evening sent one man to hospital with serious injuries and caused the closure of the Islington off-ramp from the eastbound 401.

Man Lucky To Be Alive After Car Rollover

A man believed to be in his 30s, was taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries after his car rolled over on the Queensway at Windermere early Sunday.




Teen dies in single-car accident east of Toronto

A 15-year-old girl is dead after being ejected in a car crash near Uxbridge, east of Toronto, early Friday morning.



Related:

Widowed Father Makes Tragic Plea Against Drunk Driving

"In a split second, as a result of a drunk driver, my whole world has been destroyed," says Zhang. "My loving wife is gone forever and my son is clinging to life."




TTC Reminds T.O. Drivers About Passenger Safety

If you've ridden on a Toronto streetcar or bus, more than likely it's happened to you at least once. There you are, stepping off a TTC vehicle minding your own business, when out of nowhere comes a speeding car, ignoring signage and safety.







About Toronto's Weekly Carnage:
Toronto's Weekly Carnage is inspired by NYC's Streetsblog Weekly Carnage feature. The aim of this series of posts is to bring attention to the death and destruction wrought by automobiles and an auto-centric culture. Pursuing policies promoting walking, cycling and public transit could help reduce the carnage.

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