Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on MR80 North of the Notre Dame Avenue/LaSalle Boulevard Intersection

Just after 4:00 p.m. on August 22, 2026, Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) officers were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision on Municipal Road 80, north of the Notre Dame Avenue and LaSalle Boulevard intersection.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a southbound vehicle crossed into the northbound lane and collided with an oncoming vehicle.

First responders attended the scene and attempted life-saving measures; however, the driver of the southbound vehicle succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.

A young passenger from the southbound vehicle was transported to hospital with serious injuries. The driver and passenger of the northbound vehicle were also transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Members of the Integrated Traffic Safety Unit (ITSU) continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. 

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash camera footage from the area of Municipal Road 80 between approximately 3:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. on August 22, 2026, is asked to contact the Greater Sudbury Police Service at 705-675-9171.