16 Hospitalized After Head-on Crash
Police say the crash, in Niagara Falls, left 2 people with life threatening injuries
A head on collision in Niagara Falls has sent four people to hospital.
Police say it happened Saturday afternoon just after 3, near the intersection of Kalar and Montrose Roads.
They say a 52-year old man was driving an Equinox northbound on Kalar, when it collided with a southbound jeep, driven by a 63-year old woman, who had two other women with her, also in their 60s.
The driver of the Equinox suffered life threatening injuries, as did the driver of the other vehicle, but she is now is stable condition.
The other women with her suffered non life threatening injuries.
4 Hospitalized After Head-On Crash in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, — A violent head-on collision on a rural road just outside Niagara Falls sent four people to the hospital Friday evening, prompting a swift response from emergency crews and a temporary closure of the roadway.
The crash happened around 6:45 p.m. near the intersection of Montrose Road and Chippawa Creek Road, a two-lane stretch known for limited visibility and sharp turns. Niagara Regional Police say a northbound sedan crossed the center line and slammed into an oncoming SUV, resulting in extensive damage to both vehicles.
Two people in the sedan were trapped and had to be extricated by firefighters using hydraulic rescue tools. The occupants of the SUV, though shaken and injured, were able to exit their vehicle before emergency crews arrived.
“We arrived on scene to find a chaotic situation with significant vehicle damage,” said Niagara Falls Fire Chief Mark Whitmore. “Our team worked quickly to free the trapped individuals and assist paramedics in providing care.”
Paramedics transported all four individuals — two men and two women, ranging in age from their late 20s to mid-50s — to Greater Niagara General Hospital. Two are listed in stable condition, while the other two remain in serious but non-life-threatening condition.
Investigators are still piecing together what led to the crash. Early reports suggest that speed and driver inattention may have contributed. Police say weather and road conditions were clear at the time of the incident. Alcohol or drug impairment has not been ruled out, and toxicology results are pending.
Montrose Road was closed for nearly three hours while investigators documented the scene and crews removed the wreckage.
Niagara Regional Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to come forward.
“This is a reminder of how quickly things can go wrong on the road,” said Constable Rachel McDougall. “We’re asking all drivers to stay focused, slow down, and be mindful of others.”
The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been laid at this time.
