Ontario plans to fix notorious strip of Hwy. 401, call an inquest into Sept. 3 crash
TORONTO (Sept. 17, 1999) — The Ontario government today is expected to unveil a plan to upgrade a portion of Hwy. 401 near Chatham where 13 people have died this year.
Earlier this year, Transportation Minister David Turnbull ordered an examination of the 66-kilometre stretch of the 401 between London and Chatham. The study was intended to find ways to improve the four-lane highway, which is notorious for its narrow gravel shoulders and lack of median.
The release of the study coincides with reports that a coroner’s inquest will be called to examine the Sept. 3 crash on Hwy. 401 east of Windsor that claimed eight lives. Ontario chief coroner Dr. James Young said the inquest will delve into issues including road design, truck traffic, aggressive driving, and speed.
The inquest is expected to begin early next year, probably in Windsor.
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