Cambridge crash on Townline Road sends two drivers to out-of-region hospital; WRPS still seeking dashcam video
Two drivers were taken to an out-of-region hospital after a serious two-vehicle collision in Cambridge, Ontario, prompting hours-long road closures on Townline Road near Coulthard Boulevard. Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) said officers were called to the scene around 2 p.m. Monday, and as of December 30, 2025, the investigation remains ongoing with no arrests announced and no further updates on the drivers’ conditions.
The Atmosphere at the Scene
The visible police presence underscored the seriousness of the crash. A marked Waterloo Regional Police cruiser—its side emblazoned with bold red-and-blue “WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE” lettering and the service crest—signals an active response and a secured scene. While the image itself captures a cruiser parked in a paved lot, it evokes the familiar aftermath of major collisions in the region: controlled access, investigators moving between lanes and shoulders, and traffic diverted as officers preserve evidence. For drivers and nearby residents, those visual cues often translate into immediate disruption—detours, delays, and the lingering question of how severe the injuries may be.
What Police Have Confirmed
In an official account, WRPS said the crash involved a blue Mazda and a black Hyundai sedan on Townline Road near Coulthard Boulevard. Police have not released the names of those involved.
According to WRPS, a 25-year-old man from Waterloo and a 24-year-old woman from Cambridge were transported to an out-of-region hospital. Authorities have not publicly provided an updated medical condition report, nor have they stated which driver was in which vehicle.
The collision also led to several road closures in the area for several hours as investigators worked at the scene. WRPS has since confirmed that the closures were lifted by the evening, but the investigation itself has not concluded.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash—or who has relevant dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision—to contact investigators or submit information through Crime Stoppers.
- Time reported: Approximately 2 p.m.
- Location: Townline Road near Coulthard Boulevard, Cambridge
- Vehicles involved: Blue Mazda and black Hyundai sedan
- Hospitalizations: Two drivers taken to an out-of-region hospital
- Status: Investigation ongoing; no arrests announced as of Dec. 30
Community Frustrated by Repeated Crashes
Online reaction has been subdued but pointed—less shock than fatigue—reflecting a sense among locals that serious collisions are becoming a routine disruption on major Cambridge corridors.
“Another day, another crash on Townline. Roads are a mess with all the construction. Hope they’re ok but this is Cambridge driving lol”
“Townline Rd closed again? Mazda vs Hyundai, bet it was the Hyundai cutting someone off. WRPS get that footage!”
While such posts are inherently speculative—and police have not said what caused the crash—they highlight the community’s broader concern: road safety amid heavier traffic volumes and frequent construction-related shifts. That concern is backed by the region’s own data. WRPS collision statistics show 2,847 reported collisions in 2025 year-to-date, up about 8% from 2024. In Cambridge specifically, serious injury crashes are up roughly 12% compared with the prior year.
Within Cambridge, the northeast quadrant that includes the Townline Road corridor accounts for an estimated 15% of regional collisions, with many involving common passenger vehicles such as sedans and SUVs. WRPS data also indicates there have been multiple prior collisions at or near the Townline Road/Coulthard Boulevard area in the last year, including at least one injury crash—context that may help explain why residents see the latest incident as part of a recurring pattern rather than an isolated anomaly.
Importantly, authorities have not characterized this crash as criminal in nature, and available mapping data does not indicate a violent-crime hotspot at this exact location. The public conversation, however, increasingly frames roadway risk as a persistent civic issue—one shaped by traffic growth, infrastructure changes, and day-to-day driving behaviour.
What’s Next
WRPS says the investigation is continuing. If investigators determine that offences occurred—such as dangerous driving or careless driving—charges could be laid later, but none have been announced to date. In the meantime, police are emphasizing the need for witnesses and dashcam video to help reconstruct the moments leading up to the collision.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Waterloo Regional Police or provide an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers. Drivers who traveled through the Townline Road and Coulthard Boulevard area around 2 p.m. are encouraged to check their recordings, even if they did not stop at the scene—small details, such as signal timing, lane positioning, and near-misses, can become critical in a serious-collision reconstruction.