Five people were taken to hospital after a two‑vehicle collision on Sheppard Avenue East near Kennedy Road in Scarborough just after 1:00 p.m. on August 15, 2026. Among the injured were two children, and one adult remains in critical condition.
Police reports indicate that a grey Toyota BZ4X struck a grey Dodge Caravan at the intersection, sending both vehicles into a collision that blocked the busy east‑west arterial road. The impact forced the occupants of both cars to seek medical attention.
Toronto Police Service officers arrived at the scene shortly after the crash and began an investigation into the circumstances that led to the collision. The investigation will examine factors such as traffic flow, vehicle speed, and any potential traffic violations.
Emergency responders quickly attended to the victims, providing on‑site medical care before transporting all five individuals to local hospitals for further treatment. The two children were reported to have non‑life‑threatening injuries, while the remaining adults sustained injuries ranging from moderate to severe. One adult was listed in critical condition upon arrival at the hospital.
The crash caused temporary disruptions on Sheppard Avenue East as police and traffic control units worked to clear the wreckage and restore normal traffic flow. Motorists were advised to use alternate routes while the investigation continued. No additional information about the cause of the crash or any citations has been released at this time.
The Toronto Police Service will update the public as more details become available and will continue to examine all evidence related to the incident.