A man has died after his van crashed into a ditch in Whitby on Friday morning.
Shortly after 6 a.m., Ontario provincial police responded to reports of a collision on the 407 and Lake Ridge Road exit ramp.
Police say a black van veered off the highway and into the ditch on the east side of Lake Ridge Road.
The lone driver was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Police have identified the man as a 32-year-old Ajax neighbor.
“At the moment we are analyzing alcohol and the lack of seat belt use as factors contributing to this collision,” the sergeant said. Kerry Schmidt said in a video posted on Twitter.
Roads were cut in the area, but have since reopened.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-668-3388.
Fatal Collision: # Hwy407 / Lakeridge EB – The black van veered off the highway into the ditch on the east side of Lakeridge. The lone man was pronounced dead at the scene. Any testimonials please call #WhitbyOPP at 905-668-3388. pic.twitter.com/7eyuS5pRZ7
– OPP Road Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) May 27, 2022