Driver in critical condition after car strikes pole in Etobicoke

Toronto police are investigating a single-vehicle crash on Highway 27 in Etobicoke that left a man in critical condition. CITYNEWS/Bertram Dandy

Posted December 17, 2023 10:56 pm.

Last Updated December 18, 2023 11:38 am.

A man is in critical condition following a single-vehicle crash in Etobicoke on Sunday night.

Officers responded to a call in the area of Highway 27 and Nearctic Drive, south of Rexdale Boulevard, at approximately 9:15 pm for reports of a collision.

Emergency services arrived on scene to find a 41-year-old man with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries.

Police say a black 2008 Mercedes S45 left the road for unknown reasons and struck a pole.. Officers are still investigating but tell CityNews speed is believed to be factor.

The man remains in hospital in critical condition.

Anyone with information is asked to call police.

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