Metrolinx Sub-contractor Driver Charged in Fatal Toronto Traffic-Agent Crash

Metrolinx Sub-contractor Driver Charged in Fatal Toronto Traffic-Agent Crash

A 33-year-old driver employed by a Metrolinx subcontractor was charged with careless driving causing death after his dump truck hit a City of Toronto traffic agent at the Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard intersection in Thorncliffe Park on 29 October. The 42-year-old agent was directing traffic when the truck struck him, resulting in his death, according to CBC.

Mayor Olivia Chow said the loss was tragic and the city would review safety measures, as reported by CP24. The collision led officials to close the intersection.

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Intersection of Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard, Thorncliffe, East York, Toronto, Canada Toronto, Canada

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October 30, 2026
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Metrolinx Sub-contractor Driver Charged in Fatal Toronto Traffic-Agent Collision
Metrolinx Sub-contractor Driver Charged in Fatal Toronto Traffic-Agent Collision

Global News • 30 Oct 21:56

A 33-year-old driver employed by a Metrolinx subcontractor has been charged with careless driving causing death after a dump truck struck a traffic agent in Toronto’s Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood.

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Toronto traffic agent killed by dump truck; driver charged with careless driving causing death
Toronto traffic agent killed by dump truck; driver charged with careless driving causing death

CP24 • 30 Oct 19:34

A 33-year-old driver was arrested and charged after a dump truck struck a City of Toronto traffic agent in the east end, resulting in the agent's death.

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October 29, 2026
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Toronto traffic agent killed in dump-truck collision at Thorncliffe Park intersection
Toronto traffic agent killed in dump-truck collision at Thorncliffe Park intersection

CBC • 29 Oct 19:29

A 42-year-old city traffic agent died after being struck by a dump truck while directing traffic at the Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard intersection in Toronto.

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Toronto traffic agent killed after collision with dump truck
Toronto traffic agent killed after collision with dump truck

Global News • 29 Oct 18:06

A 42-year-old City of Toronto traffic agent died on Thursday morning after being struck by a dump truck making a left turn in East York.

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Toronto traffic agent killed in east-end collision
Toronto traffic agent killed in east-end collision

CP24 • 29 Oct 15:59

A City of Toronto traffic agent died after being struck by a truck on Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard, prompting statements from Mayor Olivia Chow and city officials.

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Toronto traffic agent killed after being struck by dump truck
Toronto traffic agent killed after being struck by dump truck

CityNews Toronto • 29 Oct 13:57

A City of Toronto traffic agent was fatally injured when a dump truck hit him at the Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard intersection in East York.

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