An elderly woman was assaulted after being involved in a collision in Ajax, provincial police say.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say the two-vehicle collision happened at the Salem Road ramp heading eastbound on Highway 401, sometime between 10:35 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
“An 84-year-old woman who is now in a trauma centre, fighting for her life, was taken to hospital after being assaulted after this collision,” OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said in a video posted on X.
Police are searching for the suspect involved, who they describe as a 20 to 35-year-old man with long black hair and tattoos on his arms and chest. They add that he was driving a white or light beige sedan, that may be damaged.
“If you were in the area, if you saw anything this morning at 401 near Salem Road just before 11 o’clock this morning, please call the Whitby OPP,” Schmidt said.
Appealing for witnesses after an 84-year-old woman was assaulted. Salem road ramp to EB Highway 401, 10:35-11:00am April 23, '25.
— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) April 23, 2025
Suspect - 20-35 years old, long black hair, tattoos, driving a white or light beige sedan (may be damaged).
If you can help call #WhitbyOPP… pic.twitter.com/OhdyRP9nqI
