A police cruiser and another vehicle collided at the Islington Avenue and Elmhurst Drive intersection in Etobicoke just before 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The impact left the driver of the civilian vehicle and two Toronto Police Service officers with injuries.
The crash occurred in the early‑morning hours, prompting an immediate response from Toronto police units already in the area. Officers arrived at the scene shortly after the collision was reported, and emergency services were summoned to attend to those hurt in the incident.
According to the information released, the police cruiser was involved in a collision with a second vehicle at the busy intersection. The impact resulted in physical harm to the driver of the non‑police vehicle as well as to the two officers who were inside the police cruiser at the time of the crash. All three individuals were taken for medical evaluation following the accident.
The Toronto Police Service confirmed that the incident took place at the Islington Avenue and Elmhurst Drive crossroads in Etobicoke, a location that sees regular traffic throughout the day and night. The early‑morning timing of the crash meant that visibility and road conditions may have been factors, though no further details on causation have been released. The police department has not provided additional information regarding the condition of the injured parties or any ongoing investigation.
Authorities are expected to continue their review of the circumstances surrounding the collision. The incident adds to the list of early‑morning traffic events that require police attention and underscores the need for caution on city streets during low‑light hours.