A passenger riding in an Uber was left in critical condition just before 3 a.m. on Monday when the vehicle departed the roadway and struck a pole on The Queensway west of South Kingsway in Etobicoke, Toronto. Toronto Police Service officers arrived at the scene shortly after the single‑vehicle crash was reported. The crash involved only the rideshare car; no other vehicles were involved.
Police noted that the Uber vehicle left the road and collided with the pole, causing severe injuries to the passenger. Emergency responders provided immediate medical assistance and transported the injured passenger to a nearby hospital for critical care. The driver of the Uber was also present at the scene, though no injuries to the driver have been reported.
The Toronto Police Service opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Officers are gathering information to determine why the vehicle left the roadway. The investigation will consider factors such as road conditions and vehicle performance, but no conclusions have been released at this time.
Uber was notified of the incident and is cooperating with police authorities. The company’s response team is working with the rider and driver to address the situation, though specific actions have not been detailed publicly.
The crash occurred on a stretch of The Queensway that is frequently used by rideshare services and other traffic. The location, west of South Kingsway, is a major thoroughfare in the Etobicoke district of Toronto. The incident adds to the list of early‑morning traffic events that require prompt emergency response.
Toronto Police Service officials have not released any further details regarding the condition of the passenger beyond the initial critical injury report. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities will provide updates as more information becomes available.