ITSU investigating two unrelated serious collisions

Collision on Lasalle Elm Street between Big Nickel Mine Road and the Lasalle Extension

Around 6:30 p.m. on October 13, 2026, officers were dispatched to a collision on Elm Street between the Big Nickel Mine Road on-ramp and the Lasalle Extension off-ramp.

Upon arrival, emergency responders located one of the drivers involved, a 75-year-old, man who had sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital by Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical professionals. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. His name will not be released out of respect for his family’s wishes.

Based on the initial investigation, it is believed that the vehicle being driven by the 75-year-old, man crossed the centre line and was struck by another vehicle. The driver of that vehicle did not sustain any injuries.

The investigation into the collision is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171.

Collision on Notre Dame Avenue involving a pedestrian

Around 7:15 p.m. officers were dispatched to Notre Dame Avenue between Morin Avenue and Cambrian Heights Drive in relation to a collision involving a pedestrian.

Upon arrival, officers located the pedestrian, a 48-year-old, man and began life saving measures. The individual was transported to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.

Based on the initial investigation, it has been determined that the pedestrian was not using a marked crosswalk when attempting to cross the road and was struck by the vehicle in the northbound lane.

Members of the Integrated Traffic Safety Unit are investigating the collision. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171.