A 36-year-old snowplow driver died in Ajax, Ontario, on February 25, 2026, after suffering an apparent medical emergency while on duty. The Durham Regional Police Service reported that the driver was found in his vehicle at the intersection of Beck Crescent and Chambers Drive around 3:10 p.m.
Officers discovered the snowplow stopped against a snowbank in the residential neighbourhood. Although the vehicle had made minor contact with the snow, investigators believe a medical episode caused the driver to stop rather than the impact of a crash.
Emergency responders found the man without vital signs and attempted to save his life at the scene. He was then taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The Durham Regional Police Service Collision Investigation Unit and the coroner are now looking into the incident to confirm exactly what happened. The identity of the driver has not been released to the public as of March 3, 2026.
The incident took place shortly after a major winter storm brought heavy snow to the region. The Town of Ajax continues to manage road operations, though no major traffic disruptions remain at the site of the incident.
