The Leamington Detachment of the OPP is currently investigating a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 3 and County Road 31, at the border of the Town of Kingsville and the Municipality of Leamington.

On March 9, 2026, at approximately 10:10 a.m., emergency services including members of the Essex County OPP, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services, Kingsville and Leamington Fire Services attended Highway 3 and County Road 31 for a three vehicle collision.

One passenger from the involved SUV, a 15 month-old male who was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries, has died from his injuries.

The driver of the SUV, a 33 year-old female, was transported to hospital, with serious injuries.

Three other occupants from other involved vehicles were transported to hospital with minor injuries.

The Ontario Provincial Police Traffic Management Enforcement (TIME) Unit, attended to investigate and have since left the scene.

Highway 3 was closed between County Road 34 – Morse Road; County Road 31 closed between County Road 18 – Mersea Road 3 was also closed during the investigation but have since re-opened.

Investigators would like to speak to anyone who may have observed the collision or who may have dashcam footage of the collision.

Updates will be provided when available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.