Accidents: 1)Deadly two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 in Springwater Township; 2)Child airlifted to trauma centre after being struck by vehicle in Innisfil
1)Deadly two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 in Springwater Township
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By Ian MacLennan, September 15, 2026
A 28-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 in Springwater Township, near Edenvale.
Ontario Provincial Police say emergency crews responded around 6:40 Tuesday morning to Highway 26 near Strongville Road for a collision involving a motor vehicle and a dump truck.
As a result of the collision, a resident of Wasaga Beach was killed. The driver of the truck was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Highway 26 remains closed between Culham Road and Rainbow Valley Road West.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage related to the collision is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
2)Child airlifted to trauma centre after being struck by vehicle in Innisfil
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By Ian MacLennan, September 15, 2026
A child is in stable condition after being seriously injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Innisfil.
South Simcoe Police were called to the intersection of Webster Boulevard and Rankin Way around 4:35 p.m. Monday.
Police say the 10-year-old was riding a bicycle when they were struck by a black Nissan Rogue that was exiting a parking lot.
The child became trapped underneath the vehicle, which continued travelling a short distance before stopping.
The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.
The child was airlifted to a trauma centre with serious injuries.
Police say the circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information or dashcam footage from the area at the time is asked to contact South Simcoe Police at 905-775-3311 or 705-436-2141, and reference occurrence number PR26028265.