Motorcyclist hospitalized after 401 crash in Cambridge
Posted Aug 4, 2026 06:12:44 PM.
Last Updated Aug 4, 2026 06:25:33 PM.
Westbound lanes of Highway 401 were closed in Cambridge following a collision late Tuesday afternoon and a motorcyclist was hospitalized.
The Ministry of Transportation first reported a full closure of the westbound lanes just before 5:45 p.m. between Hespeler Rd. and Speedsville Rd.
OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt told CityNews Kitchener there was a collision in the area involving a motorcyclist.
Ornge air ambulance responded to the scene but a spokesperson confirmed they did not transport any patients.
OPP later reported that the crash involved a motorcycle and SUV, and the motorcyclist’s injuries appeared to be non-life-threatening.
Four right lanes remained blocked and drivers were told to expect delays for a prolonged period of time.
Westbound traffic quickly backed up on the 401 to the Cambridge ONroute and beyond because of the closure during the late afternoon-early evening commute.
