Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 401 in Pickering

0:00Eastbound lanes on Highway 401 and Pickering are mostly back open after a deadly overnight crash that shut things down for hours. One person died, two cops got hurt, but emergency crews cleared the worst by early afternoon on Sunday. It all kicked off just before 3 a.m. when a pickup truck drove the wrong way in the collector lanes near Salem Road and slammed into a passenger, car by Westney Road. The 38-year-old driver of that car didn't make it. Meanwhile, the 41-year-old pickup driver faces heavy charges, including dangerous operation causing death and impaired driving causing death. Durham police say the injured officers are in good spirits and expect it to fully recover. All lanes at White's Road reopened around 12.40 p.m. but those Eastbound collector lanes near Brock Road stayed shut into the afternoon as crews wrapped up. Police are still telling drivers to steer clear of the area since delays could linger, keeping everyone safer out there. Stay informed with Canada News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.