A 54-year-old woman has succumbed to her injuries in hospital after a two-vehicle accident in Whitby on Friday afternoon.

The woman was travelling westbound on Victoria Street when she crossed the median and struck the rear axle of an eastbound tractor-trailer near Thickson Road, according to police.

The woman was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries, but was pronounced dead some time later.

Two passengers in the woman’s vehicle suffered minor injuries.

Police say they have ruled out alcohol as a factor in the collision.

Any member of the public who may have witnessed the accident is asked contact Det. Const. Dave Ashfield at (905) 579-1520, extension 5226.

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