Medical Episode Possible Cause of Crash

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 13:32

By Geoff Waterfield

Police were called to a head on collision this morning in Niagara Falls, one person dead

One person is dead after a 2-vehicle crash this morning in Niagara Falls, and police believe the cause may have been a medical issue.

Emergency crews were called just before 7 to the scene on Portage Road, near Stanley, to find there was a head on collision.

They found one driver without vital signs, and despite trying, they could not revive.

The other driver suffered non life-threatening injuries, and was taken to hospital.

Early investigation indicates the driver who died suffered a medical episode while driving.

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