Single vehicle collision kills Uxbridge man

A male has died after a single vehicle collision in Uxbridge.

According to a news release from the Durham Region Police Service, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at approximately 6:35 p.m., members of North Division responded to a single vehicle collision in the area of Regional Road 1 south of Foster Drive. A Subaru SUV being driven by a 41-year-old male from Uxbridge was travelling northbound on Reg. Rd. 1 when it went off the roadway into a snowbank and struck a tree. Police believe the driver suffered a medical episode resulting in the collision.

The driver was transported to a local-area hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

Members of the DRPS - Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene and investigated the circumstances of the incident. The area of the roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected. This collision is still under investigation

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Lee of the Collision Investigation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5231.

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.