FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION
One person in custody, investigation ongoing

LONDON, ON (October 20, 2026) – Members of the London Police Service Frontline Division, with the assistance of members of the Road Safety Section, are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred early this morning in the Old South area.

At approximately 1:20 a.m., emergency crews responded to the 600-block of Upper Queen Street in relation to a serious single motor vehicle collision.

A female passenger was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. She has since died as a result of her injuries.

The male driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene and remains in custody.

The investigation is in its early stages and remains ongoing.

Upper Queen Street is currently closed between Chiddington Avenue and Ferndale Avenue while members of the Road Safety Section continue their investigation. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area and use an alternate route. The roadway is expected to remain closed for an undetermined period.

More information will be provided as appropriate. 

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-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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