Metrolinx sub-contractor charged after dump truck kills Toronto traffic agent near Ontario Line work
A driver working for a Metrolinx sub-contractor faces a careless driving charge after a dump truck struck and killed a traffic agent at Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard on October 29.
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Toronto police charged a 33-year-old Brampton driver on October 30 with careless driving causing death after a dump truck struck and killed a 44-year-old traffic agent at Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard in Thorncliffe Park the previous morning. Global News confirmed the driver was working as a sub-contractor for Metrolinx, which is building the Ontario Line through the area.
The collision happened on October 29 at around 9:02 a.m. A Kenworth dump truck struck the traffic agent, and life-saving measures were performed at the scene. The traffic agent died there.
The Metrolinx connection
Multiple sources confirmed to Global News that the dump truck driver worked for a third-party company contracted by Metrolinx. A Metrolinx spokesperson said the agency's thoughts are with those affected and that further information would follow in coordination with Toronto Police.
Ward 15 Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, whose ward covers Thorncliffe Park, said in a statement that her office had repeatedly raised concerns about truck movement and construction-related traffic around the Ontario Line. Her candidate page is at /on/toronto-2026/candidates/rachel-chernos-lin.
"It is imperative that we understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident," Chernos Lin said. "We will be pushing for an urgent review of what additional measures can be implemented to improve safety at this and other nearby intersections."
A second incident near the same project
This is not the first time a truck connected to the Ontario Line has been involved in a serious collision. In February 2025, another dump truck driven by a Metrolinx sub-contractor seriously injured a woman near Pape Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria told Global News that several safety measures were put in place after that 2025 incident. Councillor Paula Fletcher, who represents the ward where the 2025 collision occurred, said those measures were not enough.
"I think those safety standards have been relaxed and they need to be tightened up so this never happens again," Fletcher told Global News.
Sarkaria said the ministry is cooperating with police and would review what happened and put in place any further procedures needed to prevent future incidents.
The charge
The careless driving causing death charge has not been tested in court. No court has ruled on it. Toronto Police have not released the name of the person charged.
Residents with ongoing concerns about construction traffic around the Ontario Line can contact Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin's office through her page on this site at /on/toronto-2026/candidates/rachel-chernos-lin.
Questions this story answers
What happened at Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard on October 29?
A Kenworth dump truck struck and killed a 44-year-old Toronto traffic agent at Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard in Thorncliffe Park on October 29, 2026, at around 9:02 a.m. Life-saving measures were carried out at the scene, but the traffic agent died there, according to Global News Toronto.
Who was charged and what is the charge?
Toronto police announced on October 30 that a 33-year-old man from Brampton was arrested and charged with careless driving causing death. Global News confirmed the man was working as a third-party driver for Metrolinx at the time of the collision.
What is Metrolinx's connection to the collision?
Multiple sources confirmed to Global News that the driver of the dump truck was a sub-contractor working for Metrolinx, which is building the Ontario Line through the Thorncliffe Park area. A Metrolinx spokesperson said the agency's thoughts are with those affected and that further updates would follow in coordination with Toronto Police.
What did local councillors say?
Ward 15 Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, whose page is at /on/toronto-2026/candidates/rachel-chernos-lin, said in a statement that her office had repeatedly raised concerns about truck movement and construction-related traffic around the Ontario Line project and had pushed for safety measures from Metrolinx and city staff. Councillor Paula Fletcher, who represents the ward where a 2025 incident occurred, said safety standards have been relaxed and need to be tightened.
Has a Metrolinx sub-contractor truck been involved in another Toronto collision?
Yes. In February 2025, another dump truck driven by a Metrolinx sub-contractor seriously injured a woman near Pape Avenue and Mortimer Avenue. Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria told Global News that several safety measures were put in place after that incident.
What did the Ontario transportation minister say?
Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria told Global News his ministry is cooperating with police during the investigation. He called it an unfortunate incident and said the ministry would review it and implement any further policies and procedures to prevent future ones.
What can residents near Ontario Line construction do?
Residents in Thorncliffe Park and the surrounding area can contact Ward 15 Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin's office to raise concerns about construction traffic and safety. Her page on this site at /on/toronto-2026/candidates/rachel-chernos-lin lists her contact information and campaign commitments.
Where does the investigation stand?
As of October 30, a man has been charged with careless driving causing death. The charge has not been tested in court and no court has ruled on it. Toronto Police and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation both said they are cooperating with the investigation and reviewing safety measures around the construction site.
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