A collision near Dundas Street West and the Highway 403 exit ramp around the noon hour has resulted in a fatality, Halton Regional Police say.
At approximately 12:10 pm, police were called to a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Dundas West and the 403 westbound (Hamilton bound) off ramp.
A white Ford F150 driven by a 17-year-old Mississauga resident entered the intersection from the highway and collided with two vehicles travelling eastbound on Dundas Street, police said in a news release.
Initial information provided by witnesses, indicated traffic on Dundas Street had the right of way at the intersection controlled by traffic lights.
The first vehicle struck was a Toyota matrix driven by a 72-year-old Oakville resident. The second vehicle was a white VW Golf driven by a 62-year old Toronto resident.
The driver of the Toyota suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the VW was taken to a local hospital with serious but non-life threatening inures.
There were no other occupants in the eastbound vehicles, police say.
The driver of the pickup truck, as well as a 15-year old passenger, also from Mississauga, were taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The Halton Regional Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has taken over the investigation.
Police said there are no indications that any of the involved drivers was under the influence of drugs or alcohol or that excessive speed was a contributing factor in the collision.
Police are investigating if a medical event was a factor in the collision.
Westbound lanes on Dundas Street were re-opened, however as of around 5 p.m. there were still lane closures in the eastbound direction while the vehicles were being removed, according to police.
Any witnesses who have not provided statements to police are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-825-4747 ext 5065.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
