Deadly garbage truck crash shuts down Highway 401 in Pickering

A 44-year-old man has died after a garbage truck crashed on Highway 401 in Pickering. The incident caused lane closures and left another person with minor injuries.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are now examining what led to the accident, including possible mechanical failures.

The crash happened when the garbage truck lost control and rolled over near the Whites Road exit. The driver was thrown from the vehicle and later pronounced dead in hospital.

The passenger in the truck suffered minor injuries but did not require hospitalisation. Emergency crews shut down the westbound collector lanes of Highway 401 for several hours as investigators worked at the scene. OPP have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the crash. Mechanical issues are being considered as part of the ongoing investigation.

The fatal collision disrupted traffic on one of Ontario’s busiest highways. Authorities continue to probe the circumstances, while the victim’s family has been notified. The passenger was treated and released after the incident.