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Toddler and Daycare Children Struck by Vehicle in Oshawa
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Incident Overview
A vehicle collided with a group of children and a daycare worker in the vicinity of Ryerson Crescent and Sheridan Way in Oshawa, Ontario, at approximately 9:30 a.m. on a Wednesday morning. Police reported that the children were walking with the daycare worker when they were struck. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Response and Investigation
Durham Police are conducting a criminal investigation. Acting Sergeant Nicolas Gluckstein indicated that investigators will examine all possible factors, including distracted driving such as cell-phone use or eating, as well as potential impairments. The intersection has been closed while police gather evidence. The driver, who sustained minor injuries, was also taken to hospital for treatment.
Injuries and Medical Care
The two-year-old girl involved in the crash is in critical condition after being airlifted by an Ornge ambulance to a trauma centre in the Toronto area. Four other children received hospital care for minor injuries, and the daycare worker was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. All victims are currently receiving medical attention.
Potential Causes Under Review
Police have not released a definitive cause for the collision. Acting Sergeant Gluckstein emphasized that the investigation will consider “any kind of distracted driving” and “impairments” as possible contributors. No evidence of wrongdoing has been disclosed at this stage.
Impact and Next Steps
The shutdown of the intersection is expected to remain in effect until investigators complete their on-site work. Durham Police will continue to update the public as the inquiry progresses, and the condition of the injured children will be monitored by medical staff at the trauma centre.