Highway 400 re-opens in Bradford after multi-vehicle crash involving police officer

A York Regional Police officer was left with serious injuries after a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 400 at County Road 88 in Bradford, Ontario.

By Lucas Casaletto

Posted January 13, 2026 8:22 am.

Last Updated January 13, 2026 1:24 pm.

All northbound lanes of Highway 400 at County Road 88 in Bradford, Ont., have re-opened after a serious multi‑vehicle collision that resulted in a police officer being seriously injured, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

The crash happened around 3:45 a.m., on Tuesday, prompting a full closure of the northbound lanes as Aurora OPP, firefighters, and paramedics responded to the scene.

OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt confirmed with 680 NewsRadio that three vehicles were involved in the collision. A police spokesperson says an off-duty York Regional Police (YRP) officer was involved in the crash and was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

Schmidt says a second person was taken to the hospital. Their condition is unclear.

The crash happened around 3:45 a.m., prompting a full closure of the northbound lanes. Photo: CityNews.

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