Ajax man dead after medical episode leads to car crash

An 88-year-old Ajax man has died after police believe he suffered a medical episode behind the wheel and crashed his car into the ditch.

The man was driving his black Buick down Sideline 4 near Pickering Concession Road 5 when he drove into the ditch. Police arrived around 5:40 November 28, and pronounced the man dead at the scene.

The minor nature of the crash, and the man’s condition when he was found, led police to believe he died as a result of the medical episode and not the collision itself, saying the accident “didn’t appear to contribute to (his) condition.”

Local roads were closed for several hours as Durham Collision Unit investigated the scene but have since reopened. Anyone with information can call  D/Cst. Ryce at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5267.

Photo by Colin Williamson