Burlington OPP are investigating a crash on Highway 5 on Thursday that injured an 80-year-old man from Stoney Creek.
The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on Highway 5 between Ofield Rd. South and Sydenham Rd.
Police say the 80-year-old man was driving in the westbound lanes when he crossed the centre line and collided with an eastbound dump truck.
Collision: #Hwy5 closed between Oldfield and Sydenham. 80-year-old driver traveling wb entered the eb lanes and collided with a dump truck. He is in hospital being treated for potentially life-threatening injuries. #BurlingtonOPP investigating, witnesses call 905-681-2511 ^ks pic.twitter.com/vJNkhKFSxg
— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) October 19, 2023
The driver from Stoney Creek was reported as having life-threatening injuries initially but police say those injuries are less serious than originally suspected.
The dump truck driver was reportedly uninjured.
Anyone with information about this incident, or those with dash camera footage are asked to contact Burlington OPP.
