Erratic driving results in fatal collision on QEW in Grimsby

A 69-year-old man is dead after colliding with multiple guard-rails overnight on the QEW in Grimsby.

Members of the OPP Highway Safety Division responded to a portion of the QEW at Bartlett Ave. shortly after 1 a.m. this morning (Aug 14) after receiving multiple reports of a collision.

Witnesses say a vehicle was observed driving erratically before it collided initially with the guard-rail on the right side of the road and then came to a stop against the concrete guard on the left side of the road.

Police say two other vehicles were involved in secondary collisions as a result of the first incident.

The 69-year-old driver of the first vehicle was transported by Niagara paramedics to hospital but was later pronounced deceased.

Patient pronounced dead in hospital. All lanes have been re-opened. #Grimsby https://t.co/yyNJeTvZL9

— DR (@Media371) August 14, 2022

There are no physical injuries to report from the secondary collisions.

All Toronto bound lanes of the QEW were closed at the scene of the accident for several hours while officers completed a collision reconstruction investigation.

The QEW was reportedly open again around 8 a.m.

CLEARED: ROAD CLOSURE: #QEW Toronto bound at Bartlett Ave #Grimsby: Roadway REOPENED. ^aw pic.twitter.com/fXico7Aj93

— OPP GTA Traffic (@OPP_GTATraffic) August 14, 2022

Police believe alcohol may have been a factor, but the investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Motorists in the area with dash-cam footage are encouraged to contact investigating detectives with the OPP Highway Safety Division at 905-356-1311.