Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Driver in critical condition after crash into hydro pole on Hamilton Mountain

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Police say a 65-year-old man is in critical condition following a single-vehicle collision on the Hamilton Mountain on Monday.

Around 10:40 a.m., emergency services were dispatched to Mohawk Road East for a crash involving a Dodge Caravan.

The vehicle had reportedly left the road, hitting both a traffic signal and a hydro pole.

Both the 65-year-old driver and 69-year-old passenger were transported to hospital, where the driver has since been listed in critical condition.

Mohawk Road experienced a period of closures while the collision unit conducted an investigation.

Police are asking witnesses and those with dashcam footage to speak with officials.

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