Attempt to render aid ended with tragedy after woman was pinned between vehicles during a chaotic New Year’s Day collision near Beaverton
A 47-year-old woman suffered serious life-altering injuries after trying to help those involved in a three-vehicle collision in Beaverton on New Year’s Day.
Durham Regional Police say the woman stopped to help the driver a Dodge minivan that had left the roadway on Regiona Road 23, north of Thorah Concession Road 2.
“While attempting to render assistance, the female was struck and pinned against her Dodge pick-up truck by a Mazda sedan travelling northbound on Regional Road 23,” notes a media release.
After striking the female and pick-up truck, the Mazda collided with the Dodge minivan, before coming to a stop in a ditch.
The 47-year-old woman was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre by Air ORNGE, where she remains in stable condition. The driver of the Mazda remained on scene and cooperated with police.
Members of the Durham Regional Police collision investigation unit have since taken over the investigation. The cause of this collision remains under investigation.
Anyone with cellphone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Const. Latour at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5226.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.