FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION

FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION
Investigation ongoing

LONDON, ON (October 6, 2025) – Members of the London Police Service (LPS) Road Safety Section are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the city’s east end yesterday evening.

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., emergency crews responded to a serious collision at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Gore Road involving two motor vehicles.

A male passenger of one of the vehicles was transported to hospital by paramedic services with life-threatening injuries and has since succumbed to those injuries. The driver of this vehicle was also sent to hospital with minor injuries.

The male driver and passenger of the other involved vehicle were transported to hospital with minor injuries.

The intersection was temporarily closed as investigators processed the area and collected evidence.

The investigation has been reassigned to the LPS Road Safety Section and remains ongoing.

Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area between 7:00 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. and may have witnessed the collision, or who has dashcam, residential, or business surveillance footage, to please contact us.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

ROAD SAFETY REMINDER:

This tragic incident is a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the responsibilities shared by all road users. Investigating fatal collisions is a core element of the London Police Service that most often involves a preventable loss of life. As part of our Vision Zero strategy, we aim to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.

Whether you're a driver, cyclist, motorcyclist, or pedestrian, safety must always come first. Speed limits, distracted driving laws, right-of-way rules, and proper vehicle maintenance are not just legal obligations, they are life-saving measures. The London Police Service is committed to creating safer roads through enforcement, education, and community partnerships. Every choice made behind the wheel can make a difference. We urge everyone to slow down, stay alert, and drive responsibly.

Let’s work together to prevent future tragedies.

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