Black ice leads to multiple collisions

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 26-32093, 26-32115
Black ice leads to multiple collisions 

The Windsor Police Service responded to nearly a dozen motor vehicle collisions after black ice created hazardous driving conditions across the city.

Between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. on March 28, 2026, officers responded to multiple collisions on the E.C. Row Expressway, between Huron Church Road and Central Avenue, caused by slippery roads. Around the same time, several additional weather-related collisions were reported in the area of Provincial Road and Walker Road.

Road conditions were extremely icy, making it difficult for both motorists and emergency vehicles to maintain traction. One police cruiser responding to the incidents was struck from behind on E.C. Row near Walker Road.

All drivers remained at the scene, and one person was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Due to the severity of the conditions and the number of vehicles involved, E.C. Row Expressway was temporarily closed in both directions while emergency crews managed the collisions.

The Windsor Police Service reminds motorists that black ice can form quickly and is often difficult to see. Drivers are urged to slow down, increase following distance, and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns.