A rideshare passenger is in critical condition following a collision in Etobicoke early Monday morning. The incident involved an Uber vehicle that left the roadway and hit a pole on The Queensway. The passenger, who was in the back seat, sustained life-threatening injuries and was rushed to the hospital, while the driver emerged unscathed.
The single-vehicle crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. near South Kingsway, prompting police response to the scene. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances that led to the accident, including the possibility of speed being a contributing factor.
As a result of the collision, the westbound lanes of The Queensway have been closed from South Kingsway. Collision reconstruction teams are assessing the area, and cleanup crews are working to clear debris from the site.
Details regarding the passenger’s identity, such as age and gender, have not been disclosed by the police. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.